Sparrow Close, Attleborough
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR17 1GP.
At a glance
16 property sales on Sparrow Close, Attleborough have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 20 Jul 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £238,429. Average sale prices rose from £275,154 in 2021 to £322,500 in 2023 (+17%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2021; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Sparrow Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Sparrow Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR17 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £238,429 | 20 Jul 2023 |
| Detached | 5 | £362,600 | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £256,250 | 1 Aug 2022 |
Sold prices on Sparrow Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 20 Jul 2023 | £220,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 13 Jan 2023 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 1 Aug 2022 | £285,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 2 Dec 2021 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 25 Nov 2021 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 25 Nov 2021 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 19 Nov 2021 | £260,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 6, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 15 Nov 2021 | £215,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 5 Nov 2021 | £220,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 1 Oct 2021 | £257,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 30 Sep 2021 | £247,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 12, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 30 Sep 2021 | £250,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 27 Sep 2021 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 27 Sep 2021 | £323,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 20 Sep 2021 | £335,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Sparrow Close NR17 1GP | 17 Sep 2021 | £360,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Sparrow Close | £215,000 (Nov 2021) → £220,000 (Jul 2023) | +2% over 2 yrs |
| 7, Sparrow Close | £370,000 (Sep 2021) → £425,000 (Jan 2023) | +15% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Sparrow Close
Crime
60 crimes were reported within about a mile of Sparrow Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 30 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Sparrow Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Little Ouse River and River Thet in Suffolk and Norfolk Flood alert area
- The upper Rivers Yare, Tiffey, Tas and Wacton Flood alert area
- The River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove to Ellingham, including Bungay Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Sparrow Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosecroft Primary School 457 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Attleborough Primary School 365 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Attleborough Academy 976 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Great Ellingham Primary School 178 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Chapel Green School 199 pupils | Foundation special school | 3–19 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Old Buckenham Primary School 184 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Old Buckenham High School 501 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 2.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Attleborough station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Eccles Road station 2.9 mi · 58 min walk
- Spooner Row station 4.1 mi · 1 hr 21 min walk
GP surgeries
- Attleborough Surgery
Station Road, Attleborough · 1.0 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 474 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,192 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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