Smith Drive, Trowse, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR14 8YH.
At a glance
9 property sales on Smith Drive, Trowse, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 14 Mar 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £295,000. Average sale prices fell from £310,333 in 2024 to £301,667 in 2025 (-3%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold.
House prices on Smith Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Smith Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £295,000 | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £296,000 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Detached | 1 | £405,000 | 15 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Smith Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 14 Mar 2025 | £345,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 9, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 28 Feb 2025 | £280,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 10 Jan 2025 | £280,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 13, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 6 Dec 2024 | £285,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 7, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 21 Nov 2024 | £297,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 15 Nov 2024 | £405,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 4 Nov 2024 | £285,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 5, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 28 Oct 2024 | £295,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Smith Drive NR14 8YH | 11 Oct 2024 | £295,000 | Terraced 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Smith Drive
Crime
38 crimes were reported within about a mile of Smith Drive 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 | 11 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Smith Drive is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Yare at Norwich, from Cringleford to Trowse Newton Flood alert area
- The River Yare from the A11 at Cringleford to Trowse Newton 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 Smith Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowse Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Lakenham Primary School 419 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery 216 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Norwich Steiner School 92 pupils | Other independent school | 3–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Wherry School 134 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Hewett Academy 543 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Lionwood Infant and Nursery School 212 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Notre Dame High School, Norwich 1,613 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 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 1.4 mi · 27 min walk
- Brundall Gardens station 4.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
- Salhouse station 5.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lakenham Surgery
1 Ninham Street, Lakenham, Norwich · 1.2 mi - Norwich Practices Health Centre
Rouen House, Rouen Road, Norwich · 1.5 mi - The Lionwood Medical Practice
30A Wellesley Avenue North, Norwich · 1.6 mi - St Stephens Gate Medical Partnership
55 Wessex Street, Norwich · 1.7 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 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 691 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,552 |
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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