Turnpike Close Norwich
14 addresses across 1 postcode (NR6), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28921204.
- 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 B; Band D in Norwich costs £2,503 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 30 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woodcock Rd Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2022 | 2 NR6 5BD | Other | £7,000,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 3 NR6 5BD | Other | £3,100,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jun 2020 | 11 NR6 5BD | Other | £235,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 1 Jun 2017 | 3 NR6 5BD | Other | £1,675,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (44% of about 680 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Royal Norwich Golf Club, Drayton High Rd, Hellesdon, permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Garages Adjacent To No's 245, 247, 269 & 271 Bowers Avenue, Norwich NR3 2PP, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
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, 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 14 addresses are between 25 m and 30 m above sea level (28 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR6 5BD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Norwich 4.6 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Salhouse 14,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Brundall Gardens 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 13 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Retail Park Norwich | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Norwich City Centre | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Holiday Inn Norwich Car Park | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 110 km (68 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodcock Rd Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hercules Road (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Hellesdon Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | North Earlham Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 930 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sloughbottom Park 14 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valpy Avenue Allotments 3.5 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road, a scheduled monument, 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wayside cross at the junction of Boundary Road and Drayton High Road | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Cross in St Mary's churchyard | Scheduled monument | 450 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Costessey Henge | Scheduled monument | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Mile Cross Gardens | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Norwich City (Earlham Road) Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rabbits' Hill | Hill | 580 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Hellesdon Meadow | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Earlham Grove | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Twenty Acre Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Bloods Dale | Valley | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 14 |
5 of the street's 14 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 Norwich: see them on the Norwich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile Cross Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hellesdon High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kinsale Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Kinsale Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Wensum Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norwich Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Earlham Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Heather Avenue Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Nelson Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Catton Grove Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickes NR6 5BD | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Teelee's Food Wagon NR6 5BD | Mobile caterer | 90 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| The Sweet Store NR6 5BD | Retailers - other | 110 m | 5 Very good | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Cost Crashers Limited NR6 5BD | Retailers - other | 110 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Burger King NR6 5AL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Sweetbriar NR6 5AL | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| COOK NR6 5DH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Macarons And More NR6 5DR | Other catering premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Currys NR6 5DH | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods NR6 5DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Costa Coffee NR6 5DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Farmfoods NR6 5DH | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| NVCS NR6 5AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Seasons @ Briar Chemicals NR6 5AP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Brick Frozen Ltd NR3 2BY | Manufacturers/packers | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (30); On or near Petrol Station (13); On or near Turnpike Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 83% | 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) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
- NR6 5BD: 14 addresses of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sweet Briar Road · Blackberry Court · Blackberry Court · Alston Road · Caley Close · Clovelly Drive · Frensham Road · Drayton Road · Clovelly Drive · Drayton High Road · Drayton Road · Drayton Road
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.