Area Info for Ashby with Oby (Norfolk)

Overview of Ashby with Oby, Norfolk, UK

Ashby with Oby is a small rural civil parish located in Norfolk, England. It is situated within the Broadland district, near the town of Great Yarmouth. The parish includes the villages of Ashby and Oby, both of which are characterised by their scenic countryside, historic buildings, and peaceful rural environment.

History and Heritage

The area has a rich history dating back to medieval times. Ashby and Oby both feature historic churches and traditional Norfolk architecture. The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Ashby is a notable historic landmark, with origins dating back to the 13th century. Historically, the villages have been agricultural communities, with farming playing a significant role in their development over the centuries.

Geography and Environment

The parish is set within the Norfolk Broads, an area renowned for its waterways, wetlands, and natural beauty. The landscape includes open fields, marshlands, and small woodland areas, making it ideal for outdoor activities such as birdwatching, boating, and walking. The natural environment supports diverse wildlife and offers scenic views.

Community and Amenities

Ashby with Oby is a small, close-knit community with limited amenities within the villages. Residents typically rely on nearby towns such as Great Yarmouth and Acle for shopping, schools, and healthcare services. The area hosts occasional local events and has a village hall that serves as a community gathering point.

Transport and Accessibility

The parish is accessible mainly by road, with local bus services connecting it to surrounding towns. The nearest railway station is in Great Yarmouth, providing rail links to Norwich, London, and other major cities. The rural setting offers a peaceful lifestyle, ideal for those seeking a quiet countryside residence.
Education
School
Fleggburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.88 miles
Main Road, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AG
Acle St Edmund Voluntary Controlled Primary School10.69 miles
Fletcher Way, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RQ
Acle Academy2.27 miles
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School10.36 miles
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
Rollesby Primary School15.07 miles
Main Road, Rollesby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5EH
Filby Primary School14.45 miles
Thrigby Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3HJ
Ludham Primary School and Nursery13.58 miles
School Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5QN
Martham Primary and Nursery School16.06 miles
Black Street, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4PR
Flegg High School16.47 miles
Somerton Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QD
Horning Community Primary School11.40 miles
Lower Street, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8PX
Ormesby Village Infant School16.49 miles
Spruce Avenue, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RY
Lingwood Primary Academy7.67 miles
Station Road, Norwich, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AZ
Ormesby Village Junior School16.65 miles
North Road, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3LA
Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School14.84 miles
School Lane, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
Hemsby Primary School17.39 miles
School Loke, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4LH
Hemblington Primary8.03 miles
Mill Road, Blofield Heath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4QJ
Health
Clinic
Acle Medical Centre2.19 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Scrivens Hearing Care At Acle Medical Centre - Acle2.19 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Martham Health Centre3.67 miles
Hemsby Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QG
Ecch John Grant School6.21 miles
St. Georges Drive, Caister-On-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5QW
Little Plumstead Hospital6.98 miles
Hospital Road,, NR13 5EW
Broadland Clinic6.98 miles
Little Plumstead Hospital, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW
Scrivens Hearing Care At Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre - Hoveton7.11 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
The Staithe Surgery7.31 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU
Ecch Herbert Matthes Block7.49 miles
Ground Floor, Herbert Matthes Block, Northgate Hospital, Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Ecch Cranbrook7.49 miles
Northgate Hospital, Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Core Medical Solutions7.60 miles
Lovewell Blake, 66 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HE
Ecch Nelson7.61 miles
Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Great Yarmouth Ooh Base7.61 miles
Nelson Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Ecch North Youth Team16.08 miles
Floor 6, Havenbridge House, North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HZ
Ecch Drake Centre16.68 miles
Estcourt Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 4JH
Ecch Priory Cc16.36 miles
Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1NW
GP
Fleggburgh Surgery1.76 miles
Mill Lane, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AW
Dr Rolls & Partners2.19 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Ludham)3.15 miles
Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AB
Martham Health Centre3.67 miles
Hemsby Road, Martham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4QG
Ormesby Village Surgery4.79 miles
Pippin Close, Ormesby St Margaret, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3RW
Hemsby Medical Centre5.40 miles
1 Kings Court, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 4EW
Drs Gaskin & Ledward - Blofield Surgery5.56 miles
Blofield Surgery, Plantation Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4PL
North Caister Medical Centre 6.43 miles
Branford Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5NE
Dr Harston & Partners6.50 miles
The Medical Centre, The Dales, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5RP
Caister Health Centre (a branch of East Norfolk medical Practice)6.60 miles
Caister Health Centre, West Road, Caister on Sea, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 5AQ
Dr Hunter & Partners7.11 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Stalham Green)7.13 miles
Yarmouth Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PS
Dr Hood & Partners7.31 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9BU
Newtown Surgery (a branch of East Norfolk Medical Practice)7.33 miles
Newtown Surgery, 147 Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1QP
Dr Rolls & Partners7.57 miles
24 The Hills, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3AR
Nelson Medical Practice15.89 miles
Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Hospital
Northgate Hospital7.49 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Norvic Clinic8.94 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
St Catherines Way9.03 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
Highlands9.24 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
James Paget University Hospital9.65 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
North Walsham Hospital12.64 miles
North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
Julian Hospital13.18 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Norwich Community Hospital13.20 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Colman Hospital13.32 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Airey Close13.39 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Hellesdon Hospital13.46 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich13.71 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Ecch Beccles Hospital14.88 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
All Hallows Hospital14.99 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital15.12 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Lowestoft Hospital15.14 miles
Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PT
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.36 miles
High Street, Acle, NR13 3DY
The Co-Operative Pharmacy3.67 miles
The Medical Centre, Hemsby Road, Martham, NR29 4QG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy4.79 miles
2 The Folly, Cromer Road, Ormesby St.Margaret, NR29 3RH
Natural Health Pharmacy5.38 miles
3 Kingsway, Hemsby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 4JT
Lloydspharmacy6.60 miles
Caister Medical Centre, 44 West Road, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5AQ
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.76 miles
118-120 The Street, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5LP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.76 miles
46 High Street, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, NR30 5EP
Asda Pharmacy7.28 miles
Acle New Road, Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1SF
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.33 miles
Newtown Surgery, 147 Lawn Avenue, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1QP
Roys Pharmacy (Wroxham Ltd)7.36 miles
Forge House, Hoveton, Station Road, NR12 8DB
Reads Pharmacy Ltd11.61 miles
Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR
Boots16.82 miles
68 High Street, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AS
Tesco Instore Pharmacy15.89 miles
Pasteur Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0DW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy15.89 miles
Cobholm and Lichfield Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Pharmacy - Uk14.91 miles
3 Waveney Park, Hewett Park, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NN
Boots15.25 miles
Unit E1 Gapton Hall Retail Park, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0NL
Leisure
Park
LUDHAM & POTTER HEIGHAM MARSHES2.42 miles
THE BROADS2.85 miles
SOUTH WALSHAM FEN4.15 miles
HOW HILL4.44 miles
HICKLING BROAD4.45 miles
BURE MARSHES4.49 miles
MARTHAM BROAD4.75 miles
ANT BROADS AND MARSHES5.80 miles
WINTERTON DUNES6.26 miles
BREYDON WATER6.34 miles
MID-YARE6.82 miles
BEESTON HALL (Grade II Listed)6.83 miles
BRUNDALL CHURCH FEN6.89 miles
CALTHORPE BROAD7.50 miles
THE VENETIAN WATERWAYS (Grade II Listed)7.91 miles
SEA PALLING8.36 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Norwich2.30 miles
Acle, NR13 3QJ
M&S Acle Norwich Bp2.32 miles
A47 Roundabout, Acle Bypass, NR13 3BE
Budgens Acle2.50 miles
Norwich Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BY
Potter Heigham Convenience Store3.04 miles
Bridge Road, Potter Heigham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 5JB
Co-op Great Yarmouth3.16 miles
Repps Road, NR29 4QZ
Costcutter Norfolk3.20 miles
Ludham Stores, Norfolk, NR29 5QQ
Co-op Great Yarmouth3.50 miles
Martham, NR29 4PA
SPAR Ormesby4.92 miles
Spar Store, 13 North Road, Norfolk, NR29 3SA
SPAR Mrh Ormesby5.05 miles
Spar Store, Pace Service Station, Norfolk, NR29 3QB
SPAR Lingwood5.07 miles
Spar, 2 Norwich Road, Norfolk, NR13 4BH
Hemsby Post Office5.15 miles
1 Ormsby Road, Hemsby Great Yarmouth NR29 4AA
Londis Hemsby Service Station5.31 miles
Yarmouth Road, Hemsby, NR29 4NL
SPAR Hemsby5.38 miles
Spar Store, 5 - 7 Kingsway, Norfolk, NR29 4JT
Blofield Heath PO & Stores5.62 miles
Woodbastic Road, Blofield Heath Norwich Norfolk NR13 4AB
Scratby Convenience Store & Post Office5.74 miles
Beach Road, Scratby, Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR29 3AJ
SPAR Blofield5.75 miles
Spar Store, The Street, Norfolk, NR13 4AA
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport12.29 miles
Bus Stop
os 7 (S)0.74 miles
Howe Lane (N)0.74 miles
Dove Lane (NW)0.74 miles
Howe Lane (S)0.75 miles
Dove Lane (SE)0.75 miles
Kings Head (NW)0.90 miles
Kings Head (SE)0.93 miles
West View (SW)0.94 miles
West View (NE)0.95 miles
Village Sign (W)0.99 miles
Village Sign (E)1.00 miles
White Lion (NE)1.14 miles
White Lion (SW)1.14 miles
Churchill Place (W)1.15 miles
Churchill Place (E)1.16 miles
Church (NW)1.16 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry North7.74 miles
Reedham Ferry South7.79 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing24.71 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing24.76 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing47.51 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing47.60 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing51.52 miles
Railway Station
Acle Rail Station2.67 miles
Lingwood Rail Station4.74 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station6.03 miles
Buckenham Rail Station6.53 miles
Brundall Rail Station6.53 miles
Cantley Rail Station6.73 miles
Brundall Gardens Rail Station7.17 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station7.27 miles
Great Yarmouth Rail Station7.40 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station7.56 miles
Salhouse Rail Station7.56 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station9.95 miles
Worstead Rail Station10.24 miles
Norwich Rail Station11.48 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station11.51 miles
North Walsham Rail Station12.85 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR29 3BN)
Number of Properties in Catchment15
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)4
High Risk (>3.3%)9
Property Sales
TEASEL COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£385,000
2024-09-06
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-10-06   £250,000
MARSH FARM, MAIN ROAD
ACLE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AX		£650,000
2024-06-04
otherPropertyType
freehold
CHAPEL HOUSE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£310,000
2023-07-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2008-08-04   £69,000
1, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£265,000
2022-12-13
semidetached
freehold
THE LODGE, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£365,000
2022-06-29
detached
freehold
Sold 2021-09-24   £337,000
SUNSET COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£215,000
2021-12-01
detached
freehold
Sold 2017-05-15   £113,000
SOUTH HOUSE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£760,000
2021-06-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-06-03   £410,000
LILAC COTTAGES, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£316,000
2021-04-21
detached
freehold
CHURCH FARM COTTAGES (2), MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£240,000
2020-09-10
semidetached
freehold
OAK COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£285,000
2020-09-07
detached
freehold
Sold 2006-08-10   £221,000
Sold 1999-07-27   £89,950
NEW COTTAGES (1), MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£192,500
2020-01-24
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2017-02-13   £187,000
Sold 2008-12-05   £157,000
Sold 2006-01-27   £154,000
Sold 2000-03-17   £51,000
MARSHMANS COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
ACLE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AX		£840,000
2019-02-25
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE POPLARS, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£230,000
2017-05-12
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-09-23   £195,000
ROWAN COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£280,000
2016-02-03
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-31   £225,000
WILLOWGATE COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£235,000
2015-05-11
detached
freehold
Sold 1999-09-24   £89,500
2 WILLOW COTTAGES, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£157,250
2014-11-28
detached
freehold
DUNHAM, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£232,000
2014-07-25
semidetached
freehold
WILLOW COTTAGES, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£177,000
2013-10-10
detached
freehold
SAIL VIEW COTTAGE, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£159,950
2011-11-25
semidetached
freehold
5, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£119,995
2011-06-06
terraced
freehold
Sold 2007-08-23   £157,000
Sold 2003-03-12   £116,950
Sold 2001-09-24   £70,000
7, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£149,950
2007-03-13
semidetached
freehold
CHURCH FARM COTTAGES (1), MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£184,000
2006-09-20
semidetached
freehold
Sold 1995-04-13   £69,995
MARSHMANS COTTAGE, CAISTER ROAD
ACLE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AX		£320,000
2002-04-19
detached
freehold
ROSELEA, MAIN ROAD
CLIPPESBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BQ		£59,000
1999-07-23
semidetached
freehold
CROSSWAYS, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£59,950
1999-02-25
detached
freehold
NEW COTTAGES (2), MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£35,000
1996-12-12
semidetached
freehold
6, MAIN ROAD
BILLOCKBY
GREAT YARMOUTH
NORFOLK
NR29 3BG		£44,500
1995-07-18
semidetached
freehold
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