Brown Close, Cringleford, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR4 7WD.
At a glance
13 property sales on Brown Close, Cringleford, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £470,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £500,854. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2023; 0 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Brown Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Brown Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £500,854 | 3 Aug 2026 |
Sold prices on Brown Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 3 Aug 2026 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 21 Mar 2024 | £496,845 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 11, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 22 Feb 2024 | £508,246 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 13, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 9 Feb 2024 | £585,196 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 19 Dec 2023 | £496,846 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 15 Dec 2023 | £522,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 29 Sep 2023 | £484,496 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 29 Sep 2023 | £484,505 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 30 Jun 2023 | £434,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 30 Jun 2023 | £434,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 26 May 2023 | £559,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 31 Mar 2023 | £434,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Brown Close NR4 7WD | 31 Mar 2023 | £596,995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Brown Close | £559,995 (May 2023) → £470,000 (Aug 2026) | -16% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Brown Close
Crime
57 crimes were reported within about a mile of Brown Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Brown Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Yare from Barnham Broom to the A11 at Cringleford Flood warning area
- The River Yare at Norwich, from Cringleford to Trowse Newton Flood alert area
- The upper Rivers Yare, Tiffey, Tas and Wacton 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 Brown Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cringleford Prep 52 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Cringleford CE VA Primary School 458 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bluebell Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| West Earlham Infant and Nursery School 281 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| West Earlham Junior School 239 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| City Academy Norwich 674 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Eaton Hall Specialist Academy 53 pupils | Academy special converter | 5–16 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Little Melton Primary School 119 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.5 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
- Norwich station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min walk
- Wymondham station 5.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min walk
GP surgeries
- Uea Medical Centre
Earlham Road, Norwich · 0.7 mi - Humbleyard Practice
The Cringleford Surgery, Cantley Lane, Norwich · 1.0 mi - Wensum Valley Medical Practice
West Earlham Health Centre, West Earlham, Norwich · 1.2 mi - Trinity & Bowthorpe Medical Practice
Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene, Norwich · 1.6 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 886 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,194 |
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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