Forkes Cottages, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR7 0RD.
At a glance
3 property sales on Forkes Cottages, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 14 Mar 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £222,333. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Forkes Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forkes Cottages has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £222,333 | 14 Mar 2023 |
Sold prices on Forkes Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Forkes Cottages NR7 0RD | 14 Mar 2023 | £262,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Forkes Cottages NR7 0RD | 20 Dec 2021 | £222,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Forkes Cottages NR7 0RD | 16 Aug 2018 | £182,500 | Semi-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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1, Forkes Cottages | £182,500 (Aug 2018) → £222,500 (Dec 2021) → £262,000 (Mar 2023) | +44% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forkes Cottages
Crime
64 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forkes Cottages in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 36 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forkes Cottages is in or near 4 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The upper Rivers Yare, Tiffey, Tas and Wacton Flood alert area
- The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Loddon Flood alert area
- Riverside properties along the tidal River Yare including Cantley, Brundall and Reedham Flood alert area
- The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water 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 Forkes Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| Dussindale Primary School 362 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 1,830 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St William's Primary School 407 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Heartsease Primary Academy 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lionwood Junior School 239 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Open Academy 529 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Good Report | 1.6 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 1.8 mi · 37 min walk
- Brundall Gardens station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
- Brundall station 3.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min walk
GP surgeries
- East Norwich Medical Partnership
St. Williams Way, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich · 0.9 mi - Thorpewood Medical Group
140 Woodside Road, Norwich · 1.1 mi - The Lionwood Medical Practice
30A Wellesley Avenue North, Norwich · 1.3 mi - Norwich Practices Health Centre
Rouen House, Rouen Road, Norwich · 2.2 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 4 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 772 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,643 |
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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