Area Info for Halvergate (Norfolk)

Halvergate, Norfolk, UK

Halvergate is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, in the East of England. It is situated within the district of Broadland, an area known for its flat landscapes, waterways, and rural charm.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 10 miles east of Norwich, the county city of Norfolk. It is positioned near the Halvergate Marshes, a significant area of grazing marshland and part of the Norfolk Broads, a network of navigable rivers and lakes.

History and Heritage

Halvergate has a history rooted in agriculture and marshland management. The area has historically been involved in farming, particularly in the cultivation of crops suited to the marshy landscape. The village's history is also linked to the drainage and reclamation projects that transformed parts of the marshes into arable land.

Community and Amenities

The village is small, with a close-knit community. It features traditional rural architecture, including farmhouses and cottages. Due to its size, Halvergate has limited amenities, but it benefits from nearby villages and towns offering shops, schools, and other services.

Natural Environment

Halvergate is notable for its proximity to the Halvergate Marshes, which are part of the Norfolk Broads. The marshes are important for wildlife, especially bird species, and are popular for birdwatching, walking, and nature conservation activities.

Transport and Accessibility

The village is accessible by local roads, with the nearest major roads connecting to Norwich and other parts of Norfolk. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural villages in the area.
Education
School
Freethorpe Community Primary and Nursery School0.71 miles
The Green, Freethorpe, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3NZ
Cantley Primary School2.58 miles
School Lane, Cantley, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3SA
Reedham Primary School2.59 miles
School Hill, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3TJ
Acle St Edmund Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.10 miles
Fletcher Way, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RQ
Acle Academy3.26 miles
South Walsham Road, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3ER
Lingwood Primary Academy3.57 miles
Station Road, Norwich, Lingwood, Norfolk, NR13 4AZ
Moorlands CofE Primary Academy4.62 miles
Moorland Way, Belton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9PA
Thurlton Primary School4.68 miles
Church Road, Thurlton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6RN
Avocet House5.08 miles
The Old Vicarage, School Lane, Heckingham, Norfolk, NR14 6QP
Langley School5.18 miles
Langley Park, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6BJ
Fairhaven Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School5.34 miles
School Road, South Walsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
Fleggburgh Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.35 miles
Main Road, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AG
Filby Primary School5.41 miles
Thrigby Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3HJ
Hillside Primary School5.43 miles
Lords Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8PA
Woodlands Primary Academy5.50 miles
Church Walk, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QQ
Brundall Primary School5.60 miles
Braydeston Avenue, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5JX
Health
Clinic
Acle Medical Centre3.09 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Scrivens Hearing Care At Acle Medical Centre - Acle3.09 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Ecch Church Lane Clinic5.81 miles
Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QW
Chet Valley Medical Practice5.82 miles
George House, 40-48 George Lane, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6QH
Little Acorns6.24 miles
Castle Green, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8TJ
Ecch Shrublands6.41 miles
Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7BP
Ecch Seagulls Cc6.41 miles
Shrublands, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 7BP
Ecch Nelson6.41 miles
Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Great Yarmouth Ooh Base6.41 miles
Nelson Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Core Medical Solutions6.57 miles
Lovewell Blake, 66 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HE
Ecch North Youth Team6.58 miles
Floor 6, Havenbridge House, North Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HZ
Ecch Coastal Centre (Ccfil)6.64 miles
Beacon Park, Woodfarm Lane, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9AQ
Ecch The Ship6.75 miles
Greyfriars Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QE
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Great Yarmouth6.75 miles
18 Market Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1LY
Specsavers Hearcare- Norfolk - Great Yarmouth6.75 miles
18 Market Place, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1LY
Ecch Europa House6.79 miles
Nottingham Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2SA
GP
Dr Rolls & Partners2.59 miles
24 The Hills, Reedham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3AR
Dr Rolls & Partners3.09 miles
Bridewell Lane, Acle, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 3RA
Fleggburgh Surgery5.57 miles
Mill Lane, Fleggburgh, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 3AW
Drs Gaskin & Ledward - Blofield Surgery5.61 miles
Blofield Surgery, Plantation Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4PL
Dr Shelton & Partners5.62 miles
Mill Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8HS
Dr Harston & Partners5.69 miles
The Medical Centre, The Dales, Brundall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5RP
Dr Barrie & Partners5.82 miles
40-48 George Lane, Loddon, Norfolk, NR14 6QH
Dr Penn & Partners5.96 miles
Falklands Way, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8RW
Rockland Surgery6.23 miles
The Street, Rockland St Mary, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 7AH
Dr Verma & Partners6.41 miles
c/o Shrublands Health Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, Norfolk, NR31 7BP
Nelson Medical Practice6.41 miles
Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
Dr Castle and Partners6.67 miles
Walberswick, Halesworth, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1HP
Dr Castle and Partners6.67 miles
Walberswick, Southwold, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1HP
South Quay Surgery (a branch of East Norfolk Medical Practice)6.75 miles
35-36 South Quay, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2RG
Greyfriars Health Centre6.75 miles
Phoenix House, Howard Street South, GREAT YARMOUTH, Norfolk, NR30 2PT
Family Healthcare Centre6.78 miles
1 East Anglian Way, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6TY
Hospital
St Catherines Way6.55 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
James Paget University Hospital6.84 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
Northgate Hospital6.96 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
Norvic Clinic8.58 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Highlands8.86 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Airey Close9.42 miles
Lothingland, Oulton, Suffolk, NR32 3JQ
Ecch Beccles Hospital9.90 miles
St. Marys Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ
All Hallows Hospital10.36 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Lowestoft Hospital11.29 miles
Tennyson Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1PT
Carlton Court11.38 miles
Carlton Court Hospital, St. Peters Road, Carlton Colville, Suffolk, NR33 8AG
Colman Hospital12.80 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Julian Hospital12.95 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Norwich Community Hospital12.99 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Hellesdon Hospital13.90 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital14.55 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich16.44 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Pharmacy
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.94 miles
High Street, Acle, NR13 3DY
Lloydspharmacy4.56 miles
St.Johns Road, Belton, Great Yarmouth, NR31 9JT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.62 miles
Co-Op Pharmacy, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS
Pharmacy - Uk5.62 miles
3 Waveney Park, Hewett Park, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NN
Boots5.66 miles
4 High Street, Loddon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6AH
Lloydspharmacy5.81 miles
2 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8QW
Boots5.93 miles
Unit E1 Gapton Hall Retail Park, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0NL
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.12 miles
118-120 The Street, Brundall, Norwich, NR13 5LP
Tesco Instore Pharmacy6.41 miles
Pasteur Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0DW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.41 miles
Cobholm and Lichfield Medical Centre, Pasteur Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0DW
The Co-Operative Pharmacy6.45 miles
Magdalen Way, Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7AA
Lloydspharmacy6.45 miles
77 Magdalen Way, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 7AA
Asda Pharmacy6.50 miles
Acle New Road, Vauxhall, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1SF
Greyfriars Pharmacy6.75 miles
5 Greyfriars Way, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QE
Town Pharmacy6.82 miles
171 King Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2PA
Jhoots Pharmacy6.85 miles
114 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2AB
Leisure
Park
THE BROADS3.30 miles
MID-YARE4.47 miles
BREYDON WATER4.75 miles
FRITTON LAKE5.36 miles
RAVENINGHAM HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.85 miles
SOUTH WALSHAM FEN5.89 miles
BRUNDALL CHURCH FEN6.05 miles
SOMERLEYTON PARK (Grade II* Listed)6.98 miles
LOUND7.02 miles
LUDHAM & POTTER HEIGHAM MARSHES7.28 miles
THE VENETIAN WATERWAYS (Grade II Listed)7.37 miles
BURE MARSHES7.52 miles
WHITLINGHAM MARSH, WHITLINGHAM8.76 miles
HOW HILL8.82 miles
MARTHAM BROAD9.29 miles
HICKLING BROAD9.41 miles
Shop
Groceries
Budgens Acle2.82 miles
Norwich Road, Acle, Norfolk, NR13 3BY
M&S Acle Norwich Bp2.89 miles
A47 Roundabout, Acle Bypass, NR13 3BE
Co-op Norwich3.01 miles
Acle, NR13 3QJ
SPAR Lingwood3.73 miles
Spar, 2 Norwich Road, Norfolk, NR13 4BH
Tesco Great Yarmouth (Express)4.62 miles
8 Bell Ln, Belton, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9LD
Nisa J & J Wilson4.78 miles
Cherry Tree Holiday Park, Mill Rd Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 9QR
Bridge Convenience Store5.53 miles
41 Bridge Street, Loddon Norfolk NR14 6NA
Co-op Norwich5.56 miles
Loddon, NR14 6EX
SPAR Blofield5.57 miles
Spar Store, The Street, Norfolk, NR13 4AA
Co-op Great Yarmouth5.65 miles
Bradwell, NR31 9ER
Nisa Prajco5.68 miles
43 Church Lane, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8QN
Costcutter Great Yarmouth5.68 miles
Post Office, Great Yarmouth, NR31 8QN
Co-op Norwich5.74 miles
Brundall The Street, NR13 5AA
Costcutter Hales5.80 miles
Hales Service Station, Hales, Norfolk, NR14 6SR
M&S Gapton Hall Food Hall5.93 miles
Unit G Gapton Hall Retail Park, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0NL
Tesco Great Yarmouth (Express)6.09 miles
20-26 Beccles Rd, Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 8DF
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport13.06 miles
Bus Stop
Memorial (W)0.05 miles
Memorial (W)0.06 miles
Village Hall (E)0.20 miles
gardens (W)0.45 miles
church (E)0.46 miles
church (W)0.47 miles
gardens (E)0.49 miles
Three Wentways (W)0.60 miles
Common Road (N)0.61 miles
Common Road (E)0.61 miles
Darrow Lane (W)0.99 miles
Snow Street (SW)1.00 miles
Hall Lane (SW)1.18 miles
Hall Lane (N)1.18 miles
Wood Lane (W)1.26 miles
Hose Avenue (SE)1.28 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry North2.80 miles
Reedham Ferry South2.84 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing19.87 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing19.92 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing42.56 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing42.66 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing45.89 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing45.89 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing46.39 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing46.62 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal46.79 miles
Railway Station
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station2.29 miles
Cantley Rail Station2.56 miles
Acle Rail Station2.73 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station2.75 miles
Lingwood Rail Station3.62 miles
Buckenham Rail Station4.02 miles
Haddiscoe Rail Station5.31 miles
Brundall Rail Station5.53 miles
Brundall Gardens Rail Station6.45 miles
Great Yarmouth Rail Station6.57 miles
Somerleyton Rail Station7.03 miles
Salhouse Rail Station9.10 miles
Beccles Rail Station9.60 miles
Oulton Broad North Rail Station10.39 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station10.51 miles
Oulton Broad South Rail Station10.65 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR13 3P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment227
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)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
11, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£400,000
2024-06-21
detached
freehold
THE WHITE HOUSE, 35, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£640,000
2024-05-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-01-28   £615,000
CHAPELFIELD HOUSE, CHURCH ROAD
WICKHAMPTON
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PE		£425,000
2023-09-05
detached
freehold
4, CHURCH VIEW
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QY		£112,500
2023-05-26
flatmaisonette
leasehold
ORENDA, MILL ROAD
HALVERGATE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PG		£295,000
2023-05-19
detached
freehold
3, CHURCH VIEW
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QY		£117,500
2023-03-31
semidetached
leasehold
Sold 2021-03-01   £90,000
79, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£200,000
2023-01-27
terraced
freehold
9, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£370,000
2023-01-20
detached (New)
freehold
Sold 2019-08-29   £375,000
10, SUTTON CRESCENT
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NX		£225,000
2023-01-12
semidetached
freehold
8, SUTTON CRESCENT
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NX		£225,000
2023-01-12
semidetached
freehold
6, SUTTON CRESCENT
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NX		£225,000
2023-01-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-12-07   £200,000
12, SUTTON CRESCENT
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NX		£225,000
2023-01-12
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2019-06-28   £145,000
SOUTH END COTTAGE, MILL ROAD
HALVERGATE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PG		£300,733
2022-09-16
semidetached
freehold
EUROPA, 65, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£480,000
2022-09-08
detached
freehold
6, CHURCH AVENUE
HALVERGATE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PJ		£236,000
2022-08-31
otherPropertyType
freehold
ROOKERY COTTAGES (2), TUNSTALL ROAD
HALVERGATE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PN		£310,000
2022-07-15
semidetached
freehold
50, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AH		£292,000
2022-04-11
detached
freehold
7, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£275,000
2022-02-16
semidetached (New)
freehold
8, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£370,000
2022-01-28
detached (New)
freehold
6, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£271,000
2021-12-17
semidetached (New)
freehold
MANOR FARM BARNS (THRESHING BARN SOUTH), THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£410,000
2021-11-19
otherPropertyType
freehold
MANOR FARM BARNS (THE OLD STABLES), THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£550,000
2021-11-12
detached
freehold
2, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£345,000
2021-09-30
semidetached (New)
freehold
3, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£355,000
2021-09-28
detached (New)
freehold
MANOR FARM BARNS (STOCK HOUSE), THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£195,000
2021-09-09
detached
freehold
4, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£265,000
2021-09-09
semidetached (New)
freehold
5, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£263,000
2021-08-23
semidetached (New)
freehold
1, OBSERVER CLOSE
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3QR		£345,000
2021-06-29
semidetached (New)
freehold
SHIRE HORSE BARN, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£450,000
2021-04-26
semidetached
freehold
3, HALVERGATE ROAD
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NS		£289,950
2021-03-25
detached
freehold
71, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£612,500
2021-03-08
semidetached
freehold
MANOR FARM BARNS (CATTLE SHELTER), THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£490,000
2020-12-02
detached
freehold
THE WARREN, 49, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£308,000
2020-09-30
detached
freehold
85, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£201,000
2020-07-10
terraced
freehold
59, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£180,000
2020-02-14
terraced
freehold
OAKLANDS, 6, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£400,000
2019-07-26
detached
freehold
HEADLANDS, THE STREET
HALVERGATE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PL		£465,000
2019-06-28
detached
freehold
25, SUTTON CRESCENT
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NX		£185,000
2019-05-10
detached
freehold
HILL VIEW, MILL ROAD
HALVERGATE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3PG		£177,000
2019-03-19
detached
freehold
81, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£182,500
2019-01-24
terraced
freehold
CHURCH FARM BARNS (THE OLD DAIRY STORE), THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AH		£418,000
2018-09-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
38, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AH		£270,000
2018-08-09
detached
freehold
CHURCH FARM BARNS (2), THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AH		£472,500
2018-06-29
terraced
freehold
29, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3NY		£250,000
2018-01-15
detached
freehold
CHURCH VIEW, THE GREEN
FREETHORPE
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 3AH		£464,000
2017-09-15
detached
freehold
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