Olive Close, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR5 0AR.
At a glance
4 property sales on Olive Close, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 16 Aug 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £324,375. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Olive Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Olive Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £324,375 | 16 Aug 2024 |
Sold prices on Olive Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Olive Close NR5 0AR | 16 Aug 2024 | £410,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Olive Close NR5 0AR | 4 May 2022 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Olive Close NR5 0AR | 20 Dec 2019 | £262,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Olive Close NR5 0AR | 21 Sep 2018 | £230,000 | 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, Olive Close | £395,000 (May 2022) → £410,000 (Aug 2024) | +4% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Olive Close
Crime
151 crimes were reported within about a mile of Olive Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 56 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 12 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Public order | 9 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Olive Close is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Tud from East Dereham to New Costessey Flood warning area
- The Rivers Tud and Wensum from Fakenham to Costessey, including Wendling Beck Flood alert area
- Riverside properties on the River Wensum, through Norwich Flood warning area
- The River Wensum from New Costessey to Thorpe Bridge at Norwich Flood alert area
- The River Wensum, through Norwich Flood warning 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 Olive Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Primary Academy 153 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.4 mi |
| Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School 210 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Future Education 42 pupils | Other independent special school | 13–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Norwich Primary Academy 295 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Earlham Nursery School 78 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Costessey Primary School 559 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Ormiston Victory Academy 1,517 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Henderson Green Primary Academy 148 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Requires improvement 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 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beechcroft And Old Palace
23 Beechcroft, New Costessey, Norwich · 0.9 mi - Wensum Valley Medical Practice
West Earlham Health Centre, West Earlham, Norwich · 1.1 mi - Trinity & Bowthorpe Medical Practice
Bowthorpe Main Centre, Wendene, Norwich · 1.2 mi - Roundwell Medical Centre
25 Doctor Torrens Way, Costessey, Norwich · 1.5 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 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 772 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.6% | 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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