Thirlmere Hethersett, South Norfolk
13 addresses across 1 postcode (NR9), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36002009.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 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 D; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wymondham, about 6.2 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 41 to 42 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Humbleyard Practice, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £228,500 | £228,500 | £228,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £158,000 | £140,000 | £176,000 |
| 2006 | 3 | £140,000 | £108,500 | £150,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £107,000 | £100,000 | £114,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £91,500 | £91,500 | £91,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £82,625 | £80,250 | £85,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £77,500 | £77,500 | £77,500 |
| 2000 | 3 | £44,950 | £43,000 | £47,500 |
| 1998 | 1 | £50,000 | £50,000 | £50,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2022 | 1 NR9 3PL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2019 | 2 NR9 3PL | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 18 May 2018 | 1 NR9 3PL | Detached | £228,500 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 17 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2014 | 15 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 6 Jan 2014 | 6 NR9 3PL | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 1 NR9 3PL | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2006 | 9 NR9 3PL | Flat or maisonette | £108,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2006 | 17 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2005 | 15 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £114,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2005 | 11 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2004 | 9 NR9 3PL | Flat or maisonette | £91,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2003 | 11 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £80,250 | |
| 8 Aug 2003 | 11 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2001 | 17 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £77,500 | |
| 8 Dec 2000 | 11 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £47,500 | |
| 12 May 2000 | 13 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £43,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2000 | 5 NR9 3PL | Semi-detached | £44,950 | |
| 27 May 1998 | 17 NR9 3PL | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 29 May 1997 | 2 NR9 3PL | Detached | £72,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, detached (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (5); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in South Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,586 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (34% of about 1,360 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 29 September 2026 to 1 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 41 m and 42 m above sea level (42 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR9 3PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) |
| Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Spooner Row 690 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.1 km (6.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lakeland Way Hethersett (village) | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Car Park Solutions | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 10.4 km (6.5 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 103 km (64 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Humbleyard Practice | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Constabulary Police HQ | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,680 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Remigius, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Remigius | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church Plantation | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Wychwood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Braymeadow Bottom | Valley | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Thickthorn Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Norwich Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| University of East Anglia Broad | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 13 | 13 |
None of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Hethersett VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hethersett Woodside Primary & Nursery School | Primary | 4–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Melton Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Outstanding (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hethersett Primary School NR9 3DB | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Jubilee Youth Club NR9 3JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Kin NR9 3DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Hethersett Sports & Social Club NR9 3DB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Hethersett Academy NR9 3DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ash Close (7); On or near Nelson Close (2); On or near Kendal Close (1); On or near Cartmel (1); On or near Ullswater Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 70% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- NR9 3PL: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Cartmel · Grasmere · Ambleside · Kendal Close · Troutbeck · Deacon Drive · Ullswater Drive · Harman Close · Hughes Court · Arneside Close · Birch Road · Churchfields
All the streets in NR9 and across South 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.