Wheat Fields, Drayton, Norwich
House prices, sold prices and local information for NR8 6EU.
At a glance
3 property sales on Wheat Fields, Drayton, Norwich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 26 Jun 2020. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £325,667.
House prices on Wheat Fields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Wheat Fields has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all NR8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £325,667 | 26 Jun 2020 |
Sold prices on Wheat Fields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Wheat Fields NR8 6EU | 26 Jun 2020 | £272,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Wheat Fields NR8 6EU | 9 Mar 2020 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Wheat Fields NR8 6EU | 14 Nov 2018 | £390,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Wheat Fields
Crime
36 crimes were reported within about a mile of Wheat Fields 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 | 14 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Wheat Fields is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Wensum from Swanton Morley to Costessey Flood warning area
- The Rivers Tud and Wensum from Fakenham to Costessey, including Wendling Beck Flood alert area
- The River Bure, Spixworth Beck and surrounding Becks 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 Wheat Fields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drayton Community Infant School 185 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Drayton CofE Junior School 331 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Taverham VC CE Junior School 406 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School 169 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Taverham High School 1,254 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall 288 pupils | Other independent school | 0–13 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Horsford CofE VA Primary School 354 pupils | Primary Church of England/Christian | 5–11 | 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 5.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min walk
GP surgeries
- Drayton Medical Practice
8 Manor Farm Close, Drayton, Norwich · 0.5 mi - Marriott's Medical Practices
The Taverham P'ship/Surg, Sandy Lane, Norwich · 1.0 mi - Hellesdon Medical Practice
343 Reepham Road, Hellesdon, Norwich · 1.8 mi - Roundwell Medical Centre
25 Doctor Torrens Way, Costessey, Norwich · 2.6 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 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 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 29.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 744 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 14.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,650 |
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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