Area Info for Merton (Norfolk)

Merton, Norfolk, UK

Merton is a small village and civil parish located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated within the district of North Norfolk and is known for its rural character and scenic countryside.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 10 miles north of the town of Norwich and is surrounded by agricultural land and open fields. Its proximity to the North Sea coast makes it a peaceful and picturesque location.

History and Heritage

Merton has a history that dates back several centuries, with historical records indicating its existence in medieval times. The village features traditional Norfolk architecture, including historic cottages and farm buildings.

Community and Amenities

As a small rural community, Merton has limited amenities but is close to larger towns that provide shops, schools, and other services. The village is often appreciated for its tranquillity and natural beauty.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape includes farmland, woodland, and nature reserves, making it a suitable area for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching. The nearby coast offers additional recreational opportunities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Wayland Academy Norfolk0.00 miles
Merton Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BA
Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School0.13 miles
West Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AU
Wayland Junior Academy Watton0.43 miles
Brandon Road, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6AL
Parker's Church of England Primary School1.47 miles
Pound Hill, Saham Toney, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7HP
Thompson Primary School2.37 miles
School Road, Thompson, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PY
St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.43 miles
Church Street, Carbrooke, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6SW
Caston Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2.91 miles
The Street, Caston, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1DD
Ashill Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.04 miles
The Oaks, Ashill, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7AP
Rocklands Community Primary School5.24 miles
74 The Street, Rockland All Saints, Nr Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1TP
Great Hockham Primary School and Nursery5.26 miles
Watton Road, Great Hockham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1PB
Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary Academy5.38 miles
Pound Green, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LF
Necton VA Primary School6.21 miles
School Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8HT
Great Ellingham Primary School6.60 miles
Hingham Road, Great Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1HX
St Andrew's Church of England Primary Academy6.68 miles
South Pickenham Road, North Pickenham, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8DA
Hingham Primary School6.93 miles
Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB
Swaffham CofE VC Junior School7.50 miles
Brandon Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7EA
Health
Clinic
Partnerships in Care Lombard House5.78 miles
Anchor Corner, Little Ellingham, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1JY
Scrivens Hearing Care At Hingham Surgery - Hingham6.93 miles
26-28 Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB
Oakview Hospital - East Anglia7.57 miles
Ellingham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1AE
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - East Dereham9.32 miles
31 Market Place, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AP
Thetford Community Healthy Living Centre10.59 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Marie Stopes International Thetford Early Medical Unit10.59 miles
Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
AHP Suffolk (Thetford)10.59 miles
Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Suffolk, IP24 1JD
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Thetford11.09 miles
20 Riverside Walk, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2BG
School Lane Surgery11.14 miles
School Lane, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2AG
Brandon Health Centre11.85 miles
9 Bury Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0BU
South Norfolk Healthcare CIC (Windmill Surgery)12.17 miles
First Floor, The Windmill Surgery, London Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AF
Scrivens Hearing Care At The Windmill Surgery - Wymondham12.17 miles
London Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0AF
Ogden Court12.18 miles
Ogden Close, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0PE
AHP Suffolk (Brandon)12.19 miles
Brandon Leisure Centre, Church Road, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0JB
Global Diagnostics - Colney Hall16.41 miles
The Global Clinic Norwich, Norwich Colney Hall, Watton Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7TY
Stanton Health Centre16.89 miles
12 The Chase, Stanton, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 2XA
GP
Watton Medical Practice0.26 miles
24 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6FA
Drs Hahn & Chilenge5.19 miles
The Green, Shipdham, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 7LA
Necton branch of Dr Haczewski & Partners5.91 miles
North Pickenham Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EF
Plowright Surgery5.91 miles
North Pickenham Road, Necton, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 8EF
Hingham Surgery6.93 miles
Hardingham Street, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4JB
Campingland Surgery7.81 miles
Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7RD
Manor Farm Medical Centre7.94 miles
Mangate Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, Norfolk, PE37 7QN
Forest Group Practice - Mundford Branch8.11 miles
Mundford Village Hall, St Leonards Street, Mundford, Thetford, IP26 5DW
Plowright Medical Centre8.38 miles
1 Jack Boddy Way, Swaffham, Norfolk, Swaffham, PE37 7HJ
Dr Walker8.41 miles
2 Chapel Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, Dereham, NR19 1LD
Dr Martin & Partners8.74 miles
Attleborough Surgeries, Queens Square, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AF
Dr Martin & Partners9.03 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS
Dr Tracey & Partners9.27 miles
Commercial Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1AE
Dr Rosbergen & Partners9.47 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
East Harling Surgery9.94 miles
Market Street, East Harling, Norfolk, NR16 2AD
Dr Hadley-Brown & Partners10.59 miles
Thetford Healthy Living Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Hospital
Swaffham Community Hospital8.03 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
Dereham Hospital9.91 miles
Northgate, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EX
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital17.03 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Colman Hospital18.84 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Norwich Community Hospital18.96 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Julian Hospital18.97 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Hellesdon Hospital19.01 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
BMI The Sandringham Hospital20.55 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital20.65 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit20.65 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
Highlands22.95 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
BMI St Edmunds Hospital23.01 miles
St. Marys Square, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AA
Norvic Clinic23.26 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
St Michaels Hospital23.35 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich23.37 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
West Suffolk Hospital23.67 miles
Hardwick Lane, Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2QZ
Pharmacy
Total Health Pharmacy0.26 miles
Total Health Pharmacy, 14 Gregor Shanks Way, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6FA
Boots0.28 miles
1 Chaston Place, And 29 High Street, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6XE
Boots6.79 miles
4 The Market Place, Hingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR9 4AF
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.99 miles
38 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7QH
Boots8.05 miles
37 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LA
Lloydspharmacy8.41 miles
2 Chapel Lane, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1LD
Lloydspharmacy8.74 miles
The Guiltcross Club, Queens Square, Attleborough, NR17 2AF
Lloydspharmacy8.81 miles
7 Church Street, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AH
Tesco Instore Pharmacy9.02 miles
Tesco Superstore, Kingston Road, Dereham, NR19 1WB
Lloydspharmacy9.19 miles
The Orchard Surgery, Commercial Road, East Dereham, NR19 1AE
Boots9.32 miles
35 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AP
Theatre Royal Pharmacy9.47 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
East Harling Pharmacy9.85 miles
Memorial Green, East Harling, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2ND
Tesco Instore Pharmacy10.11 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Norwich Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 2RL
Day Lewis Pharmacy10.59 miles
Community Health Centre, Croxton Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 1JD
Mattishall Pharmacy10.84 miles
15 Dereham Road, Mattishall, Dereham, NR20 3QA
Leisure
Park
GREAT EASTERN PINGO TRAIL3.92 miles
GREAT CRESSINGHAM4.06 miles
PICKENHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)4.17 miles
BRECCLES HALL (Grade II Listed)4.64 miles
LYNFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)7.16 miles
PEDDAR'S WAY AND NORFOLK COAST PATH7.67 miles
BRETTENHAM HEATH8.93 miles
LITCHAM COMMON10.56 miles
OXBURGH HALL (Grade II Listed)10.68 miles
SHADWELL PARK (Grade II Listed)10.77 miles
KIMBERLEY HALL (Grade II* Listed)10.82 miles
LEXHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)10.89 miles
WEETING HEATH12.00 miles
BARNHAM CROSS COMMON12.17 miles
TOLL'S MEADOW, WYMONDHAM12.18 miles
NARFORD HALL (Grade II Listed)12.30 miles
Shop
Groceries
SPAR Thetford Road0.25 miles
Spar Store, Wayland Garage Ltd, Norfolk, IP25 6PN
Tesco Thetford (Superstore)0.26 miles
3 Thetford Rd, Watton, Thetford, Norfolk, IP25 6BQ
SPAR Carbrooke0.27 miles
Spar, 4 Vulcan Place, IP25 6XU
Budgens Watton0.28 miles
High Street, Watton, Norfolk, IP25 6XE
Necton Stores5.96 miles
25 Hale Road, Necton Swaffham Norfolk PE37 8EY
ALDI Napier Way6.15 miles
Dereham, NR19 1FS
Co-op Swaffham7.91 miles
Swaffham, PE37 7DG
Iceland Swaffham7.96 miles
77/81 Market Place, Swaffham, PE37 7AQ
Costcutter Thetford8.02 miles
32 St. Leonards Street, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 5HG
Three Ways Store8.08 miles
The Street, Sporle Swaffham Norfolk PE32 2DR
ASDA Swaffham8.12 miles
Lynn Street, Swaffham, PE37 7AU
Co-op East Dereham8.22 miles
Toftwood, NR19 1AH
Tesco Swaffham (Superstore)8.32 miles
15 Brocks Rd, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HS
Swaffam Premier Store8.33 miles
Swaffam Service Station, Lynn Road, Swaffam Norfolk PE37 7AZ
Waitrose Swaffham8.49 miles
Castle Acre Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HT
Nisa Local8.57 miles
32 Dodds Rd, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2HH
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport20.33 miles
Bus Stop
Wayland High School (S)0.09 miles
South Road (SW)0.12 miles
South Road (NE)0.13 miles
Jubilee Road (N)0.15 miles
Jubilee Road (S)0.16 miles
East Road (NW)0.20 miles
Crown (W)0.30 miles
Crown (E)0.30 miles
Regal Court (NW)0.39 miles
Swaffham Road (W)0.46 miles
Swaffham Road (E)0.48 miles
Lime Tree Walk (N)0.49 miles
Lime Tree Walk (S)0.50 miles
Griston Road (SW)0.56 miles
Griston Road (NE)0.57 miles
Wayland Avenue (NW)0.67 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing22.30 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing22.44 miles
Reedham Ferry North30.50 miles
Reedham Ferry South30.53 miles
Brightlingsea Ferry Landing53.30 miles
Point Clear Ferry Landing53.46 miles
Burnham on Crouch Ferry Landing65.13 miles
Wallasea Island Ferry Landing65.24 miles
Railway Station
Harling Road Rail Station8.61 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station9.04 miles
Attleborough Rail Station9.09 miles
Thetford Rail Station10.75 miles
Spooner Row Rail Station11.24 miles
Brandon Rail Station11.46 miles
Wymondham Rail Station12.34 miles
Lakenheath Rail Station14.70 miles
Diss Rail Station18.37 miles
Downham Market Rail Station19.41 miles
Shippea Hill Rail Station19.70 miles
Watlington Rail Station19.89 miles
Norwich Rail Station20.68 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station21.85 miles
Thurston Rail Station21.92 miles
Bury St Edmunds Rail Station22.14 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (IP25 6B*)
Number of Properties in Catchment429
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
49, QUEENSWAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BL		£190,000
2025-09-04
detached
freehold
10, EAST ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AY		£210,000
2025-08-12
semidetached
freehold
5, QUEENSWAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BL		£250,000
2025-07-30
semidetached
freehold
16, KINGFISHER WAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6SR		£230,000
2025-06-09
detached
freehold
5, GEORGE TROLLOPE ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AS		£230,000
2025-03-27
semidetached
freehold
18, EDINBURGH CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XJ		£325,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
22, DUDLEY CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6QZ		£95,000
2025-03-17
terraced
leasehold
18, COBURG CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XW		£285,000
2025-03-14
detached
freehold
18, BYFORDS WAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6TB		£230,000
2024-10-11
terraced
freehold
7, MARY SHANKS CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6FB		£208,000
2025-02-28
semidetached
freehold
8, WODEHOUSE COURT
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XP		£175,000
2025-02-21
semidetached
freehold
15, BYFORDS WAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6TB		£290,000
2025-02-14
semidetached
freehold
52, THETFORD ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BT		£300,000
2025-01-20
detached
freehold
8, WEST ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AU		£210,000
2024-12-19
semidetached
freehold
12, SOUTH ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AX		£140,000
2024-09-06
semidetached
freehold
18, QUEENSWAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BL		£150,000
2024-12-19
detached
freehold
106, MERTON ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AZ		£267,500
2024-12-17
semidetached
freehold
9, DONALD MOORE GARDENS
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6DZ		£110,000
2024-12-12
semidetached
leasehold
78, THETFORD ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6UX		£357,000
2024-12-05
detached
freehold
57, QUEENSWAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BL		£205,000
2024-12-02
detached
freehold
21, MERTON ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BD		£145,000
2024-11-28
terraced
freehold
31, JUBILEE ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BJ		£204,000
2024-11-22
semidetached
freehold
6, BYFORDS WAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6TB		£210,000
2024-10-31
terraced
freehold
61, THETFORD ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6PN		£400,000
2024-04-23
detached
freehold
13, JESSUP ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6WH		£240,000
2024-11-11
semidetached
freehold
15, JUBILEE ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BJ		£250,000
2024-11-01
semidetached
freehold
3, DUDLEY CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6QZ		£290,000
2024-08-19
semidetached
freehold
5, PRINCESS CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XA		£310,000
2024-08-19
semidetached
freehold
18, JUBILEE ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BJ		£217,500
2024-08-08
detached
freehold
TIFFANY HOUSE, 24A, MERTON ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BD		£395,000
2024-07-17
otherPropertyType
freehold
6, EAST ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AY		£169,500
2024-06-20
semidetached
freehold
14, DONALD MOORE GARDENS
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6DZ		£137,000
2024-06-20
semidetached
leasehold
35, JUBILEE ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BJ		£287,500
2024-06-10
detached
freehold
3, TERN CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6TS		£290,000
2024-06-07
detached
freehold
37, CHURCHILL CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BB		£330,000
2024-05-03
detached
freehold
24, MALTHOUSE CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XH		£295,000
2024-04-05
detached
freehold
31, THETFORD ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BX		£250,000
2024-04-05
detached
freehold
5, SPENCER COURT
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XL		£130,000
2024-04-03
terraced
freehold
12A, SOUTH ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AX		£265,000
2024-04-03
detached
freehold
13, WEST ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AU		£282,500
2024-02-23
semidetached
freehold
8, BOWES CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6UR		£84,000
2023-11-30
semidetached
leasehold
8, MARY SHANKS CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6FB		£185,000
2023-11-30
semidetached
freehold
6, SANDRINGHAM COURT
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XD		£220,000
2023-11-24
detached
freehold
37, THETFORD ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BX		£225,000
2023-11-13
detached
freehold
43, QUEENSWAY
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BL		£225,000
2023-10-27
terraced
freehold
6, DONALD MOORE GARDENS
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6DZ		£140,000
2023-10-23
semidetached
leasehold
8, CURLEW CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6TQ		£230,000
2023-10-16
semidetached
freehold
10, SOUTH ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6AX		£220,000
2023-10-11
semidetached
freehold
28, JUBILEE ROAD
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6BJ		£222,500
2023-09-29
semidetached
freehold
4, PRINCESS CLOSE
WATTON
THETFORD
NORFOLK
IP25 6XA		£295,000
2023-09-22
semidetached
freehold
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