School Road Potter Heigham, North Norfolk
25 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR29), about 660 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 28101865.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £275,375 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (D: 9, E: 6).
- 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 North Norfolk costs £2,460 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Acle, about 9.5 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bakers Arms Green, is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 4 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ludham And Stalham Green Surgeries, about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | £275,375 | £250,000 | £457,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £425,000 | £425,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £252,500 | £245,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £355,000 | £355,000 | £355,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £153,250 | £150,000 | £156,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £240,000 | £180,000 | £300,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £257,000 | £242,000 | £272,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £164,500 | £160,000 | £169,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £194,500 | £184,000 | £205,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | MARIC HOUSE NR29 5LW | Other | £395,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Oct 2023 | OAKLEA NR29 5LW | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2023 | THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £457,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2023 | THE GATEHOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | TRIALS END NR29 5LW | Detached | £295,750 | |
| 1 Jun 2022 | WYTHOP HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | 11 NR29 5LW | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | CARPE DIEM NR29 5LW | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2020 | THE SCHOOL NR29 5LW | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2019 | THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2018 | THE GATEHOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2018 | THE GATEHOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £156,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2017 | 11 NR29 5LW | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2016 | CARPE DIEM NR29 5LW | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2015 | ORWELL COTTAGE NR29 5LW | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 15 May 2015 | BALGA NR29 5LW | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2014 | ROUNDBRIDGE DAY CENTRE NR29 5LW | Detached | £242,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2014 | SCHOOL HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £272,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2013 | CARPE DIEM NR29 5LW | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2013 | THE DEN NR29 5LW | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2012 | ORWELL COTTAGE NR29 5LW | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2012 | ROUNDBRIDGE DAY CENTRE NR29 5LW | Detached | £184,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | OAKLEA NR29 5LW | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2011 | 11 NR29 5LW | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2009 | SCHOOL HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2006 | ATLAS HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2006 | SHAMBLES NR29 5LW | Detached | £272,500 | |
| 8 Dec 2003 | WYTHOP HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £244,995 | |
| 31 Jul 2003 | FIELDFARE NR29 5LW | Detached | £137,000 | |
| 13 Sep 2002 | 9 NR29 5LW | Semi-detached | £89,950 | |
| 19 Aug 2002 | FIELDFARE NR29 5LW | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2002 | 11 NR29 5LW | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2000 | JONELL NR29 5LW | Detached | £82,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2000 | ATLAS HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £135,000 | New build. |
| 19 Feb 1999 | ALFRISTON NR29 5LW | Terraced | £69,000 | |
| 19 Feb 1999 | ORWELL COTTAGE NR29 5LW | Detached | £67,000 | |
| 19 Dec 1997 | ALFRISTON NR29 5LW | Terraced | £67,500 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | MARIC HOUSE NR29 5LW | Detached | £76,000 | |
| 4 Jun 1996 | 11 NR29 5LW | Semi-detached | £41,500 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (8); House, detached (4); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,460 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,640 | £1,913 | £2,187 | £2,460 | £3,007 | £3,553 | £4,100 | £4,920 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (23% of about 980 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: 5 protected trees on or by this street.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 14 October 2026 to 15 October 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility asset works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway, 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 25 addresses are between 4 m and 6 m above sea level (4 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR29 5LW | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR29 5LZ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Acle 48,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Hoveton and Wroxham 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) | |
| Lingwood 50,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Station Road Potter Heigham | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 19.8 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 130 km (81 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Ludham And Stalham Green Surgeries | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Evolve Pharmacy Martham | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hemsby Medical Centre | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Little Plumstead Hospital | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) |
| Police station | Police North Walsham Norfolk Constabulary Stations | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Repps Road Cashzone | 4.3 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Bakers Arms Green 800 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 340 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,830 m² | 200 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Potter Heigham Bridge, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Potter Heigham Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coll's Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| High Mill Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Mrs Myhill's Marsh | Wetland | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Rush Hill | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Sound Plantation | Wood | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Womack Water | Tidal water | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 25 |
7 of the street's 25 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 North Norfolk: see them on the North Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soup and Chatter NR29 5LW | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Afternnon Teas, Potter Heigham Village Hall NR29 5LW | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Potter Mardlers NR29 5LW | Other catering premises | 370 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2025 |
| Soup & Pud Lunch NR29 5LW | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Potter Heigham Village Hall NR29 5LW | Other catering premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (norfolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
All the streets in NR29 and across North 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.