Gorse Close, Fakenham
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR21 8PP.
At a glance
14 property sales on Gorse Close, Fakenham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 28 Jul 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £324,333. Average sale prices rose from £251,000 in 2016 to £335,000 in 2025 (+33%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Gorse Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Gorse Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR21 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £324,333 | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £340,000 | 17 May 2024 |
Sold prices on Gorse Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 28 Jul 2025 | £325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 3 Mar 2025 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 17 May 2024 | £330,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 15 Dec 2023 | £335,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 8 Nov 2022 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 19 Oct 2022 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 26, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 9 Mar 2022 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 25 Nov 2021 | £430,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 2 Oct 2019 | £265,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 7 Jun 2018 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 30 Nov 2017 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 28 Nov 2017 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 10 Aug 2016 | £247,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Gorse Close NR21 8PP | 4 May 2016 | £255,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Gorse Close | £350,000 (Oct 2022) → £345,000 (Mar 2025) | -1% over 2 yrs |
| 26, Gorse Close | £350,000 (Mar 2022) → £330,000 (May 2024) | -6% over 2 yrs |
| 4, Gorse Close | £250,000 (Nov 2017) → £375,000 (Nov 2022) | +50% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Gorse Close
Crime
37 crimes were reported within about a mile of Gorse Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Gorse Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Wensum, from Fakenham to Swanton Morley Flood warning area
- The Rivers Tud and Wensum from Fakenham to Costessey, including Wendling Beck 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 Gorse Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fakenham Infant and Nursery School 207 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Fakenham Junior School 257 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Duke of Lancaster School 107 pupils | Free schools special | 5–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Fakenham Academy 723 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy 55 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
| Little Snoring Community Primary Academy 65 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.3 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
GP surgeries
- Fakenham Medical Practice
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham · 0.8 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 7 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 87.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 707 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 47.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 41.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,487 |
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.
Nearby streets in NR21
- Norwich Road£312k
- North Park£253k
- Fakenham Road£225k
- Holt Road£182k
- Salmons Way£259k
- Gwyn Crescent£266k
- Queens Road£231k
- Heath Rise£180k
- Dereham Road£375k
- Valley Way£337k
- Eckersley Drive£197k
- Greenway Lane£93k