Living in NR8, Broadland
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NR8 in Broadland. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Broadland: £315,128, up 7.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around NR8
115 recorded home sales on the streets around central NR8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £91,940 to £1,075,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 HAVERSCROFT CLOSE, NR8 6LU | detached | £345,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 65 SHAKESPEARE WAY, NR8 6SL | detached | £245,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 37 ROEDICH DRIVE, NR8 6RA | detached | £630,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 52 NORGATE WAY, NR8 6TX | detached | £236,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 11 MILLS CLOSE, NR8 6QX | detached | £315,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 41 PENN ROAD, NR8 6NW | detached | £250,000 | 2026-04-14 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Chapel Break Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Nightingale Infant & Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Taverham High School | Secondary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Costessey Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.2 mi |
| Valley Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.9 mi |
13 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Langley Preparatory School At Taverham Hall.
All 1 fee-paying schools near NR8, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 16.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.7% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.9% |
| Skilled trades | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
30 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Broadland's figures.
Common questions about NR8
What is the average house price in NR8?
The average sold price in Broadland is £315,128 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NR8?
Prices in Broadland are up 7.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NR8?
The median of 115 recorded sales around central NR8 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £91,940 to £1,075,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NR8?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central NR8, and 83% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NR8?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NR8 at risk of flooding?
Central NR8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NR8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 83% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £320,000; the area sits in decile 10 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 30 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NR8 safe?
30 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NR8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NR8 or NR5, NR8 or NR6, NR8 or NR3.
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