Howard Close, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR7 0LE.
At a glance
8 property sales on Howard Close, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 9 May 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £446,188. Average sale prices rose from £311,250 in 2017 to £592,500 in 2025 (+90%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Howard Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Howard Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £446,188 | 9 May 2025 |
Sold prices on Howard Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 9 May 2025 | £525,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 26 Mar 2025 | £660,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 2 Aug 2024 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 38, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 11 Feb 2021 | £541,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 30, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 13 Nov 2019 | £391,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 70, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 5 Dec 2018 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 22 Sep 2017 | £282,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Howard Close NR7 0LE | 18 Aug 2017 | £340,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 38, Howard Close | £541,000 (Feb 2021) → £660,000 (Mar 2025) | +22% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Howard Close
Crime
166 crimes were reported within about a mile of Howard 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).
| Violence & sexual offences | 79 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Howard Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Wensum from New Costessey to Thorpe Bridge at Norwich Flood alert area
- The River Wensum, through Norwich Flood warning area
- The upper Rivers Yare, Tiffey, Tas and Wacton 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 Howard Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William's Primary School 407 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Heartsease Primary Academy 398 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lionwood Junior School 239 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| The Open Academy 529 pupils | Secondary Church of England | 11–19 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form 1,830 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Mousehold Infant & Nursery School 224 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.1 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 1.1 mi · 23 min walk
- Brundall Gardens station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 13 min walk
- Salhouse station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 17 min walk
GP surgeries
- East Norwich Medical Partnership
St. Williams Way, Thorpe St. Andrew, Norwich · 0.3 mi - The Lionwood Medical Practice
30A Wellesley Avenue North, Norwich · 0.5 mi - Thorpewood Medical Group
140 Woodside Road, Norwich · 0.7 mi - Castle Partnership
40 Fishergate, Norwich · 1.4 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 10 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 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 90.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 7.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 637 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,391 |
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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