Olive Close Norwich, South Norfolk
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR5), about 130 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36001448.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £410,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 3, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 5.2 km (3.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 22 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beechcroft And Old Palace, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £262,500 | £262,500 | £262,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £136,500 | £136,500 | £136,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| 2001 | 2 | £94,250 | £92,500 | £96,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £54,000 | £54,000 | £54,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 2024 | 8 NR5 0AR | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 4 May 2022 | 8 NR5 0AR | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 3 NR5 0AR | Detached | £262,500 | |
| 21 Sep 2018 | 1 NR5 0AR | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2014 | 4 NR5 0AR | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2012 | 8 NR5 0AR | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2004 | 2 NR5 0AR | Detached | £136,500 | |
| 28 Jul 2003 | 6 NR5 0AR | Detached | £174,950 | |
| 20 Jul 2001 | 8 NR5 0AR | Detached | £92,500 | |
| 3 Apr 2001 | 6 NR5 0AR | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 11 Jul 1995 | 7 NR5 0AR | Detached | £54,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 116 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); House, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,586 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (51% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hellesdon Road, Marlpit PH: up to 5 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 22 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the verge (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 16 m and 22 m above sea level (19 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR5 0AP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR5 0AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.8 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Crown New Costessey | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Norwich Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 109 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beechcroft And Old Palace | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Costessey Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upper Stafford Avenue (Dental Surgery) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | Mfg - Oval, New Cottessey | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.7 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 410 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.7 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 6.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Costessey Henge, a scheduled monument, 410 m (0.3 miles) east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Costessey Henge | Scheduled monument | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Norwich City (Earlham Road) Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Earlham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bunkers Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hellesdon Meadow | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Earlham Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| University of East Anglia Broad | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School Church of England | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| West Earlham Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael's VA Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ormiston Victory Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Daily NR5 0EX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 4 Good | 20 Jul 2026 |
| New Wok NR5 0EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| The Crown NR5 0EU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Barrons Fish Bar NR5 0EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Costessey Shopper NR5 0EH | Retailers - other | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Ruskin Road Care Home NR5 0LL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Cascade (Banks House) Limited NR5 0EQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Kind Coffee NR5 0DE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Easters Bakery NR5 0DE | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Margaret Road (5); On or near Olive Road (4); On or near Glenda Road (3); On or near Valley Road (3); On or near Gunton Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Glenda Road · Valley Road · Glenda Close · Gunton Lane · Gunton Lane · Linden Road · Glenda Crescent · Margaret Road · Oval Road · Everson Close · Olive Road · Northview Road
All the streets in NR5 and across South Norfolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.