Peakwell Close Taverham, Broadland
29 addresses across 1 postcode (NR8), about 240 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4602338.
- Sales: 69 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £380,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 15).
- 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 D; 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 Norwich, about 10.2 km (6.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 700 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 39 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 29 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Marriott's Medical Practices, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £387,000 | £387,000 | £387,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £355,000 | £342,000 | £368,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £302,325 | £272,650 | £332,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £312,500 | £300,000 | £325,000 |
| 2016 | 3 | £285,000 | £275,000 | £285,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £236,000 | £222,000 | £268,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £234,950 | £234,950 | £234,950 |
| 2010 | 1 | £242,000 | £242,000 | £242,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2025 | 6 NR8 6GN | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2025 | 21 NR8 6GN | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2024 | 3 NR8 6GN | Detached | £387,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | 29 NR8 6GN | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 8 Nov 2022 | 25 NR8 6GN | Detached | £368,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2022 | 8 NR8 6GN | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2018 | 15 NR8 6GN | Detached | £332,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2018 | 6 NR8 6GN | Detached | £272,650 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 1 NR8 6GN | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | 11 NR8 6GN | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 9 Dec 2016 | 35 NR8 6GN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | 4 NR8 6GN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2016 | 12 NR8 6GN | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 12 May 2015 | 2 NR8 6GN | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2014 | 21 NR8 6GN | Detached | £236,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2014 | 11 NR8 6GN | Detached | £268,000 | |
| 7 Mar 2014 | 35 NR8 6GN | Detached | £222,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2013 | 19 NR8 6GN | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 1 NR8 6GN | Detached | £234,950 | |
| 2 Jul 2010 | 37 NR8 6GN | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2009 | 20 NR8 6GN | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2008 | 5 NR8 6GN | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 9 May 2007 | 15 NR8 6GN | Detached | £243,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2006 | 20 NR8 6GN | Detached | £216,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2005 | 17 NR8 6GN | Detached | £204,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2005 | 37 NR8 6GN | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2004 | 19 NR8 6GN | Detached | £191,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 9 NR8 6GN | Detached | £184,950 | |
| 26 Jul 2002 | 25 NR8 6GN | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 29 NR8 6GN | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2002 | 15 NR8 6GN | Detached | £137,950 | |
| 14 Jan 2002 | 20 NR8 6GN | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2001 | 4 NR8 6GN | Detached | £124,950 | |
| 8 Oct 2001 | 35 NR8 6GN | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 2 Apr 2001 | 31 NR8 6GN | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 27 Mar 2001 | 6 NR8 6GN | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 26 May 2000 | 37 NR8 6GN | Detached | £119,995 | |
| 10 Mar 2000 | 1 NR8 6GN | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 14 NR8 6GN | Detached | £93,500 | |
| 17 Apr 1998 | 31 NR8 6GN | Detached | £79,995 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 3 NR8 6GN | Detached | £82,500 | New build. |
| 11 Jul 1997 | 6 NR8 6GN | Detached | £75,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1997 | 1 NR8 6GN | Detached | £83,000 | New build. |
| 29 May 1997 | 7 NR8 6GN | Detached | £72,950 | New build. |
| 16 May 1997 | 9 NR8 6GN | Detached | £68,500 | New build. |
| 1 May 1997 | 5 NR8 6GN | Detached | £69,950 | New build. |
| 18 Apr 1997 | 15 NR8 6GN | Detached | £72,950 | New build. |
| 27 Mar 1997 | 19 NR8 6GN | Detached | £64,950 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 1997 | 11 NR8 6GN | Detached | £73,950 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 1997 | 33 NR8 6GN | Detached | £73,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 112 m². Most common: House, detached (19). Built: 1996-2002 (15); 1991-1995 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
- 1, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 2, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 4, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 6, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 11, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 12, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 15, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 16, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 19, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 20, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 27, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 35, Peakwell Close, Taverham
- 37, Peakwell Close, Taverham
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 D (39% of about 610 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
Finished in the last three months
- 29 October 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 29 addresses are between 39 m and 40 m above sea level (40 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR8 6GN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.2 km (6.3 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Hoveton and Wroxham 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.7 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadgate Thorpe Marriott | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 9.7 km (6.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marriott's Medical Practices | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Taverham Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | Drayton Dental Surgery | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.0 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,450 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 8.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Plantation | Wood | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Scotch Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Walsingham Plantation | Wood | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Knoll | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Juniper Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Costessey Pits | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 29 |
10 of the street's 29 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taverham High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School Church of England | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Drayton Community Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Farm (Taverham) Ltd NR8 6AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Hinks Hut - Taverham Football Club NR8 6GJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| 329 Fakenham NR8 6LG | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Casarita-Liaise East Anglia NR8 6AD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Oak Court NR8 6LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Pescado Norwich NR8 6FU | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Silver Fox Public House (Wet Sales Only) NR8 6AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco NR8 6AD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Dragon Palace Takeaway NR8 6LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Ocean Fish Bar NR8 6LE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Mill Lodge-Norfolk Community Health And Care NHS Trust At Mi NR8 6UR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cedar Court (12); On or near Hinks Close (5); On or near The Drove (4); On or near The Cains (3); On or near Broadgate (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 76% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 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) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD: Utility repair and maintenance works, 29 October 2026 (no carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR8 6GN: 29 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bardolphs Court · Shillgate Way · Kingswood Avenue · The Drove · Hinks Close · The Cains · Broadgate · Mulberry Court · Breck Farm Lane · Broom Close · Snowberry Close · Juniper Way
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.