Palmer Road Rackheath, Broadland
7 addresses across 1 postcode (NR13), about 70 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 4602612.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £197,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, 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 C; Band D in Broadland costs £2,438 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Salhouse, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 7 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thorpewood Medical Group, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | £197,500 | £185,000 | £210,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct 2020 | 3 NR13 6PF | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 4 NR13 6PF | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2019 | 4 NR13 6PF | Semi-detached | £140,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 12 Jun 2006 | 4 NR13 6PF | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 4 NR13 6PF | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 24 Feb 1995 | 5 NR13 6PF | Semi-detached | £40,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (3). Built: 1930-1949 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Broadland in 2026-27: Band D £2,438 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,625 | £1,896 | £2,167 | £2,438 | £2,980 | £3,521 | £4,063 | £4,876 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 1,450 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 30 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR13 6PF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Hoveton and Wroxham 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stores New Rackheath | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 117 km (72 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Thorpewood Medical Group | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rackheath Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | John G Plummer And Associates | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Little Plumstead Hospital | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Police station | Sprowston Police Station | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Heartsease, Heartsease Estate Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | The Green 6,600 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 460 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,710 m² | 120 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,950 m² | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| March Covert | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Heath Wood | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Rhododendron Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Stone Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| The Springs | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Whitlingham Marsh | Wetland | 5 km (3.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 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 | 6 | 7 |
1 of the street's 7 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 Broadland: see them on the Broadland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rackheath Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 80 m | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfields Residential Home (Barchester Healthcare) NR13 6PD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Jason's Fish And Chips NR13 6QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| New Rackheath Stores NR13 6AA | Retailers - other | 180 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Mar 2025 |
| The Sole And Heel NR13 6QH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Rackheath Convenience Store NR13 6QS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (35); On or near Salhouse Road (8); On or near Palmer Road (5); On or near Cornwall Close (4); On or near Webb Drive (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 73% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- NR13 6PF: 7 addresses
Nearby streets
Craske Drive · Luscombe Way · Willoughby Way · Lonsdale Road · Webb Drive · Cornwall Close · Canfor Road · Burton Drive · Wilde Road · Wilkinson Road · Vera Road · Fuller Close
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.