Willow Close Long Stratton, South Norfolk
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (NR15), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36002171.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £130,500 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 2).
- Flood: 8 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 B; 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 Spooner Row, about 11.5 km (7.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 50 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Long Stratton Medical Partnership, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | £130,500 | £120,000 | £154,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| 2006 | 2 | £167,000 | £159,000 | £175,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £111,500 | £111,500 | £111,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £63,500 | £63,500 | £63,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2012 | 7 NR15 2TN | Semi-detached | £130,500 | |
| 6 Nov 2012 | 4 NR15 2TN | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2012 | 1 NR15 2TN | Detached | £154,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2009 | 9 NR15 2TN | Detached | £174,950 | |
| 13 Nov 2006 | 6 NR15 2TN | Detached | £159,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2006 | 9 NR15 2TN | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 8 Oct 2004 | 1 NR15 2TN | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2002 | 2 NR15 2TN | Detached | £111,500 | |
| 5 Feb 1999 | 9 NR15 2TN | Detached | £63,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (3); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 B (36% of about 770 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
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 11 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR15 2TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
| NR15 2TL | not in 2 or 3 | 4 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 50 m and 51 m above sea level (51 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR15 2TL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NR15 2TN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Spooner Row 690 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.5 km (7.2 miles) |
| Wymondham 198,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.2 km (7.6 miles) | |
| Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.9 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lime Tree Avenue Long Stratton | 110 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 22 km (14 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 95 km (59 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Long Stratton Medical Partnership | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Netherton Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Norfolk And Norwich University Hospital | 15.3 km (9.5 miles) |
| Police station | Wymondham Police Investigation Centre | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,390 m² | 140 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.7 ha | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 6,850 m² | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Premises Owned by Mr Tummore and G.j. Cracknell and Son | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Green | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Little Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Crow Green | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Low Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Furze Hill | Hill | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Hugmore Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Field Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Long Stratton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Stratton Congregational Church NR15 2TF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 8 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lime Tree Avenue (7); On or near Willow Close (2); On or near Baxter Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Nearby streets
Lime Tree Avenue · Baxter Close · White House Drive · St Marys Road · Chapel Avenue · Owen's Close · Rectory Close · Bourne Close
All the streets in NR15 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.