St Margaret's Close Cromer, North Norfolk
18 addresses across 1 postcode (NR27), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28101283.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 4).
- 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 A; Band D in North Norfolk costs £2,460 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cromer, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, North Lodge Park, is about 210 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sheringham Medical Practice, about 6 km (3.7 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 38% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 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
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (7); Flat (5). Built: 1967-1975 (6); before 1900 (4); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 A (49% of about 910 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Cromer (Extension) (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Land South of Louden Road Cromer: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Land adjacent to East Coast Motors Beach Road Cromer: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 5 November 2026: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 23 m and 26 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR27 9DF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cromer 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Roughton Road 21,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| West Runton 35,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Road Cromer | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Travel Hub Cromer | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cadogan Rd Nndc Car Park | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 28.2 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 137 km (85 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sheringham Medical Practice | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 240 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Corner House Dental Surgery | 100 m |
| Hospital | Cromer Hospital | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Sheringham Public Enquiry Office | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest North Lodge Park 1.6 ha | 210 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Meadow 2.2 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,500 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade I), 250 m north. 89 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 250 m north |
| Cromer Hall including adjoining stables | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| The Pleasaunce, Overstrand | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cromer Beach | Beach | 380 m north |
| West Cliff | Cliff or slope | 420 m (0.3 miles) north |
| East Wood | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Stony Hill | Hill | 820 m (0.5 miles) east |
| East Runton Gap | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Portland Pit | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 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 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 North Norfolk: see them on the North Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cromer Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cromer Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School, Cromer | Primary | 4–7 | 870 m (0.5 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamar House NR27 9DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 60 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Cranleigh Residential Home NR27 9DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2024 |
| No4 Cromer NR27 9DQ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 90 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Sunny Court NR27 9DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Bann Thai Restaurant NR27 9ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Gibson's Bistro NR27 9ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Fika East NR27 9ER | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Cromer Stores NR27 9DB | Retailers - other | 140 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Marmaduke's Ltd t/a Bond Street NR27 9DA | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 9 Dec 2024 |
| East Eleven Coffee Lounge NR27 9ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Brownes On Bond Street NR27 9DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Movieplex Cinema NR27 9EQ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Shoreline NR27 9ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 May 2026 |
| Cromer Past Present Future Ltd NR27 9ES | Other catering premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Cromer Tandoori NR27 9ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Vicarage Road (29); On or near Hans Place (28); On or near Mount Street (11); On or near Bond Street (6); On or near Church Street (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 38% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings Brewed Awakening (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NR27 9HN) is no longer listed; it was rated 5 Very good found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- NR27 9DF: 18 addresses
Nearby streets
St Margaret's Lane · Vicarage Road · Cross Street · Cambridge Street · St Margaret's Road · Richmond Court Gardens · Norman Troller Court · Mount Street · The Loke · Church Street · Bond Street · St Mary's Road
All the streets in NR27 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.