Quay Side Norwich
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28900077.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1).
- Flood: 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 820 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lifes Green, is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 1 to 2 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 4 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castle Partnership, about 140 m away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 55% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 231 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 73 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Norwich in 2026-27: Band D £2,503 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,669 | £1,947 | £2,225 | £2,503 | £3,060 | £3,616 | £4,172 | £5,007 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (41% of about 1,380 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, City Centre. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- COTMAN HOUSE, grade II*
- PRECINCT WALL, grade II*
- 1 AND 2, ST MARTIN AT PALACE PLAIN, grade II
- 10, ST MARTIN AT PALACE PLAIN, grade II
- 8, ST MARTIN AT PALACE PLAIN, grade II
- 9, ST MARTIN AT PALACE PLAIN, grade II
- The Wig and Pen, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- The Dell Ballroom Waggon And Horses Lane: up to 7 homes, permissioned (260 m)
- Paston House, 11 - 13 Princes Street, Norwich NR3 1AZ, permissioned (290 m)
- Friars Quay/Colegate, Norwich: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (340 m)
- The White Cottages, The Great Hospital, Bishopgate: up to 6 homes, permissioned (360 m)
- 9-10 Redwell Street: up to 6 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Site rear of 67-69 Magdalen Street: up to 9 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Barrack Street Development Site, Norwich, permissioned (390 m)
- 90 St Faith's Lane: up to 21 homes, permissioned (390 m)
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 20 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 22 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 17 low and 0 very low.
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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 1RQ | zone 2 | 2 / 2 / 19 | unlikely |
| NR3 1RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 1 m and 2 m above sea level (2 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR3 1RG | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
| NR3 1RQ | 100% | 62% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Palace Street Norwich | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Car parks | 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Colegate Car Park | 280 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 111 km (69 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Partnership | 140 m |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 19 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 9 St Martins Palace Plain (Dental Surgery) | 30 m |
| Hospital | Julian Hospital | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Police station | Bethel Street Police Station | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lifes Green 1,120 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Castle Gardens 1.9 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,050 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,200 m² | 230 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 9 parks and gardens, 5.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cotman House, a listed building (Grade II*), 30 m. 670 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 56 of them Grade I and 107 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cotman House | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Precinct Wall | Listed building, Grade II* | 30 m |
| Church of St Martin at Palace | Listed building, Grade I | 90 m north-east |
| Bishop's Palace gate | Scheduled monument | 90 m east |
| Bishop's Gate | Listed building, Grade I | 90 m east |
| Bishop Salmon's porch | Scheduled monument | 100 m east |
| Norman House, St Martin-at-Palace Plain | Scheduled monument | 120 m north-east |
| Garden at Ketts Castle Villa | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 860 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Chapelfield Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| St James Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| St Catherine's Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Clapham Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Heigham Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Lakenham Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Trowse Eye | Tidal water | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are 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 | 3 | 4 |
1 of the street's 4 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 Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Austen College | Secondary | 11–19 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charles Darwin Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Magdalen Gates Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School | 16 plus | 16–19 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| George White Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Free School Norwich | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Angel Road Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lionwood Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Angel Road Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bignold Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wig \& Pen Public House NR3 1RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Bishop's House Honey NR3 1SB | Farmers/growers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Chefs Fayre Ltd NR3 1UR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 4 Good | 26 Jul 2024 |
| The Echo Chamber NR3 1SE | Other catering premises | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Serco PECS Magistrates Court NR3 1UP | Other catering premises | 150 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2025 |
| The Glass House NR3 1LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Wensum Food \& Wine NR3 1LA | Retailers - other | 160 m | 4 Good | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Fika Norwich NR3 1LA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Go Go NR3 1LA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Maids Head Hotel NR3 1LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Beer Hatch Bottle Shop NR3 1HY | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Chambers Cocktail Company NR3 1HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2018 |
| Carberrys NR3 1HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 20 Jun 2025 |
| La Repubblica Della Pizza @ The Ribs Of Beef NR3 1HY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Ribs Of Beef NR3 1HY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fye Bridge Street (47); On or near Wensum Street (39); On or near Waggon And Horses Lane (38); On or near St Martin-At-Palace Plain (28); On or near Joseph Lancaster Way (27).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 32% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 5% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 81% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 55% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- Food hygiene ratings Spice Lounge (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NR3 1HR) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Zazas Fried Chicken And Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, NR3 1AA) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Beckwiths Court · St Martin-at-Palace Plain · Pyes Yard · Palace Street · Joseph Lancaster Way · Pigg Lane · Queen Elizabeth Close · St Edmunds Wharf · Hansard Lane · Quay Side · Fishergate · Thompsons Yard
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.