Area Info for Sculthorpe (Norfolk)

Sculthorpe, Norfolk, UK

Sculthorpe is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. It is situated within the district of North Norfolk and is known for its rural charm and historical significance.

Geography and Location

The village lies approximately 10 miles northwest of Fakenham and about 20 miles west of Norwich, the county city of Norfolk. It is surrounded by agricultural land, typical of the Norfolk countryside, with a landscape characterized by flat plains and open fields.

History

Sculthorpe has a history that dates back several centuries, with references to the village appearing in historical records from the medieval period. The area has traditionally been involved in farming and rural industries. The village's name is believed to derive from Old English, possibly meaning "Sculf's outlying farm or settlement."

Notable Features

One of the most notable features of Sculthorpe is the nearby Royal Air Force station, RAF Sculthorpe, which was operational from the 1940s until its closure in 2006. The station played a significant role during World War II and the Cold War era. Today, parts of the site have been repurposed for civilian use, and some remnants of the airfield remain visible.

Community and Amenities

Sculthorpe is a small community with a few local amenities, including a church, a pub, and some local shops. The village maintains a quiet, rural atmosphere, attracting visitors interested in countryside walks and exploring Norfolk's natural beauty.

Transport

The village is accessible by road, with nearby main roads connecting it to larger towns and cities. Public transport options are limited, typical of rural villages in the area, so most residents and visitors rely on private vehicles for transportation.

Natural Environment

The surrounding landscape offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, bird watching, and enjoying the scenic countryside. The Norfolk Broads and other natural reserves are within a reasonable distance, providing additional recreational options.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Sculthorpe Church of England Primary Academy0.47 miles
Creake Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9NQ
Fakenham Academy Norfolk1.19 miles
Field Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9QT
Fakenham Junior School1.62 miles
Queen`s Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BN
Fakenham Infant & Nursery School1.96 miles
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HN
Colkirk Church of England Primary Academy3.12 miles
School Road, Colkirk, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7NW
Blenheim Park Primary School3.46 miles
Lancaster Road, Sculthorpe, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7PX
West Raynham Church of England Primary Academy3.81 miles
West Raynham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 7HH
Little Snoring Primary School3.83 miles
Thursford Road, Little Snoring, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0JN
Walsingham CE VA Primary School4.60 miles
Wells Road, Great Walsingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6DU
Rudham CofE Primary Academy4.83 miles
School Road, East Rudham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8RF
All Saints Church of England VA Primary School5.46 miles
Fulmodeston Road, Stibbard, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0LT
Hindringham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School5.98 miles
Wells Road, Hindringham, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0PL
Brisley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School6.29 miles
School Road, Brisley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 5LH
Weasenham Church of England Primary Academy6.40 miles
Common End, Weasenham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2SP
Harpley CofE VC Primary School7.51 miles
School Lane, Harpley, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6DY
Alderman Peel High School7.58 miles
Market Lane, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1RB
Health
Clinic
Fakenham Optometrists & Scrivens Hearing Care- Fakenham1.61 miles
25 Norwich Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AF
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Fakenham1.62 miles
17-19 Bridge Street, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9AG
Anglia Community Eye Services Fakenham1.70 miles
2 Holt Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8BQ
Cranmer House2.05 miles
Norwich Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8HR
The Hearing Company At Fakenham Medical Practice - Fakenham2.18 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
Nsdc - Wells Health Centre7.98 miles
Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JP
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - East Dereham12.23 miles
31 Market Place, East Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2AP
Nsdc - St Nicholas Endoscopy Unit12.60 miles
St Nicholas Court, Church Lane, Dersingham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6GZ
North Norfolk Healthcare Cic Ltd (Kelling)13.49 miles
The Administration Block, 1st Floor, Kelling Hospital, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Community Mental Health Team13.49 miles
The Simpson Centre, Kelling Hospital, High Kelling, Holt, NR25 6QA
Interhealth Canada Uk (Kelling Hospital)13.49 miles
Kelling Hospital, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Jeesal Akman Care Corporation Ltd (Jeesal Cawston Park)16.92 miles
Jeesal Cawston Park, Aylsham Road, Cawston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 4JD
South Street Clinic17.72 miles
32 South Street,, Sheringham, NR26 8LL
Specsavers Hearcare - Norfolk - Sheringham17.95 miles
Sheringham Healmedical Practice, Cromer Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RT
Sheringham Medical Practice17.95 miles
Cromer Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8RT
Mill Close (5)17.98 miles
5 Mill Close, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6LZ
GP
Dr Bennett & Partners2.18 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
Dr Bennett & Partners4.50 miles
Cleaves Drive, Little Walsingham, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6EQ
Great Massingham Surgery7.77 miles
The Surgery, Station Road, Great Massingham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2JQ
Dr McAnsh7.98 miles
Bolts Close, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1JP
Dr Gorrod & Partners8.10 miles
Church Walk, Burnham Market, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8DH
Dr Hibberd & Partners8.16 miles
Holt Road, Elmham, North Elmham, Norfolk, NR20 5JS
Dr Collett & Dr Brown8.33 miles
Manor Drive, Litcham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2NW
Dr Burgess & Partners8.60 miles
Bayfield Surgery, High Street, Docking, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8NH
Dr Brooks & Partners9.28 miles
Grove Road, Melton Constable, Norfolk, NR24 2DE
Dr Brooks & Partners11.17 miles
Langham Road, Blakeney, Norfolk, NR25 7PQ
Swanton Morley PMS Practice11.82 miles
Dereham Road, Swanton Morley, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4LT
Dr Archer & Partners12.12 miles
Congham Road, Grimston, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1DW
Dr Rosbergen & Partners12.14 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
Dr Tracey & Partners12.39 miles
Commercial Road, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1AE
Carole Brown Health Centre12.60 miles
St Nicholas Court, Church Lane, Dersingham, Norfolk, PE31 6GZ
Dr Walker13.22 miles
2 Chapel Lane, Dereham, Norfolk, Dereham, NR19 1LD
Hospital
Dereham Hospital11.81 miles
Northgate, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EX
Kelling Hospital13.49 miles
High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Swaffham Community Hospital14.16 miles
Sporle Road, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7HL
BMI The Sandringham Hospital16.43 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4HJ
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital16.62 miles
Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4ET
Mental Health Services (Adult Mental Health) The Fermoy Unit16.62 miles
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gayton Road, King`s Lynn, PE30 4ET
St Michaels Hospital18.01 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich20.22 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Cromer and District Hospital21.37 miles
Mill Road, Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BQ
Hellesdon Hospital22.13 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital22.95 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Norwich Community Hospital23.58 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Julian Hospital23.63 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
North Walsham Hospital23.93 miles
North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
Colman Hospital24.11 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Highlands27.16 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
Pharmacy
Boots1.57 miles
7-10 Market Place, Fakenham, NR21 9BG
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.00 miles
Lidl Retail Park, Holt Road, Fakenham, NR21 8JG
Fakenham Pharmacy2.18 miles
Meditrina House, Trinity Road, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SY
David Jagger Ltd7.98 miles
5-7 Staithe Street, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AG
S and S (Chemists) Ltd8.07 miles
Market Place, Burnham Market, Norfolk, PE31 8HD
Theatre Royal Pharmacy12.14 miles
27 Theatre Street, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 2EN
Boots12.16 miles
21 High Street, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6BN
Boots12.23 miles
35 Market Place, Dereham, NR19 2AP
Lloydspharmacy12.51 miles
The Orchard Surgery, Commercial Road, East Dereham, NR19 1AE
Boots13.07 miles
1 Jubilee Court, Hunstanton Road, Dersingham, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6HH
Tesco Instore Pharmacy13.11 miles
Tesco Superstore, Kingston Road, Dereham, NR19 1WB
Lloydspharmacy13.22 miles
2 Chapel Lane, Toftwood, Dereham, NR19 1LD
Alan Stockley and Co Ltd13.33 miles
37-39 Lynn Road, Snettisham, Norfolk, PE31 7LR
Motts Pharmacy Ltd13.48 miles
The Chimes, Market Place, Reepham, NR10 4JJ
Kelling Pharmacy13.49 miles
Holt Medical Practice, Old Cromer Rd,Kelling Hpl, Holt, NR25 6QA
Boots14.39 miles
37 Market Place, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE37 7LA
Leisure
Park
RAYNHAM PARK (Grade II Listed)3.07 miles
HINDRINGHAM MEADOWS5.93 miles
SENNOWE HALL (Grade II Listed)6.10 miles
HOLKHAM HALL (Grade I Listed)6.82 miles
SWANTON NOVERS7.20 miles
HOUGHTON HALL (Grade I Listed)7.22 miles
ELMHAM HOUSE (Grade II Listed)7.75 miles
NORTH NORFOLK8.13 miles
MELTON CONSTABLE HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.57 miles
LITCHAM COMMON8.59 miles
LEXHAM HALL (Grade II Listed)8.70 miles
STIFFKEY OLD HALL (Grade II Listed)8.88 miles
NORFOLK COAST9.39 miles
HOLKHAM9.99 miles
SCOLT HEAD ISLAND10.76 miles
WIVETON DOWN10.93 miles
Shop
Groceries
Tesco Fakenham (Superstore)1.42 miles
Oak St, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 9DX
ALDI Norwich Road1.72 miles
Fakenham, NR21 8AX
Lidl Fakenham1.98 miles
Holt Road, Fakenham, NR21 8JG
Morrisons Fakenham2.29 miles
Clipbush Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8SW
Costcutter Kings Lynn6.97 miles
Contruction Skills Head Office, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6RH
Londis The Londis Shop7.44 miles
Bircham Newton, Kings Lynn, PE31 6RH
Co-op Wells-next-the-sea7.83 miles
Wells, NR23 1JG
Nisa Leftleys of Wells7.98 miles
1-3 Staithe St, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AG
Londis Burnham Market Stores8.03 miles
Overy Road, Burnham Market, PE31 8HH
Kinsleys8.06 miles
76 Staithe Street Wells Next The Sea Norfolk NR23 1AQ
Londis, Wells next to the sea8.06 miles
76 Staithe Street, Wells Next To The Sea, NR23 1AQ
SPAR Docking9.10 miles
Spar, Station Road, Norfolk, PE31 8LS
Co-op Melton Constable9.35 miles
Melton Constable, NR24 2AP
Nisa Keshco Ltd10.16 miles
1 Dalegate Market, Burnham Deepdale, King`s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 8FB
Co-op Melton Constable10.18 miles
Briston, NR24 2HN
Castle Acre Convenience Store10.87 miles
Foxes Meadow, Castle Acre, Norfolk PE32 2AS
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport22.70 miles
Bus Stop
Post Box (W)0.05 miles
Post Box (E)0.05 miles
Turn (W)0.22 miles
Turn (E)0.22 miles
School (NW)0.47 miles
School (SE)0.48 miles
Toll Bar (NW)1.05 miles
Toll Bar (SE)1.06 miles
police house (W)1.06 miles
police house (W)1.07 miles
Hayes Lane (NE)1.08 miles
Hayes Lane (SW)1.09 miles
Clarendon Road (NW)1.10 miles
Clarendon Road (SE)1.11 miles
Fisher Road (N)1.26 miles
Digby Drive (S)1.26 miles
Ferry Port
King's Lynn Ferry Landing18.70 miles
West Lynn Ferry Landing18.78 miles
Railway Station
Sheringham Rail Station17.83 miles
Kings Lynn Rail Station18.26 miles
West Runton Rail Station19.05 miles
Cromer Rail Station20.80 miles
Roughton Road Rail Station20.86 miles
Watlington Rail Station21.51 miles
Gunton Rail Station22.32 miles
Wymondham Rail Station22.91 miles
North Walsham Rail Station23.80 miles
Spooner Row Rail Station24.04 miles
Attleborough Rail Station24.21 miles
Worstead Rail Station24.97 miles
Downham Market Rail Station24.99 miles
Norwich Rail Station25.34 miles
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station26.24 miles
Eccles Road Rail Station26.43 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR21 9Q*)
Number of Properties in Catchment234
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
2, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£170,000
2025-08-22
terraced
freehold
SPARROWS, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NQ		£320,000
2025-08-21
semidetached
freehold
48, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£425,000
2025-07-29
terraced
freehold
Sold 2019-12-20   £385,000
BURNLEIGH, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£540,000
2025-03-12
detached
freehold
42, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£155,000
2025-04-14
terraced
freehold
14, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£247,500
2025-03-28
semidetached
freehold
46, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NQ		£450,000
2024-12-13
semidetached
freehold
17A, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£275,000
2024-08-21
detached
freehold
ALLWOOD, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PX		£290,000
2024-10-09
detached
freehold
THE OLD WASH HOUSE, 44A, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NQ		£500,000
2024-08-15
detached
freehold
1, CHAPEL TERRACE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£290,000
2024-02-12
semidetached
freehold
GROVE FARM BARNS (6), CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NB		£500,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
62, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PX		£183,000
2023-11-24
detached
freehold
17, FOUNDRY CLOSE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9ND		£300,000
2023-09-29
detached
freehold
GROVE FARM BARNS (1), CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NB		£610,000
2023-09-28
terraced
freehold
11, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£240,000
2023-08-10
terraced
freehold
GROVE FARM BARNS, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NF		£825,000
2023-08-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
31, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£235,000
2023-06-01
terraced
freehold
2, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NF		£205,547
2023-04-28
semidetached
freehold
IVY COTTAGE, FAKENHAM ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NE		£405,000
2023-04-28
semidetached
freehold
25, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£215,000
2023-04-06
detached
freehold
4, CHAPEL LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QB		£220,000
2023-04-03
terraced
freehold
64, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£165,000
2023-03-21
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-12-11   £102,050
47, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£240,000
2023-02-14
terraced
freehold
22, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£207,500
2022-06-23
semidetached
freehold
63, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PX		£340,000
2022-05-13
semidetached
freehold
FALGATE HOUSE, FAKENHAM ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NE		£491,500
2022-04-07
otherPropertyType
freehold
16, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£187,000
2022-03-23
terraced
freehold
32, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PX		£253,500
2021-12-14
semidetached
freehold
STABLE COTTAGE, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£350,000
2021-12-10
detached
freehold
1, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£460,000
2021-12-03
detached
freehold
57, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PX		£250,000
2021-11-04
semidetached
freehold
WHISPERS, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£675,000
2021-10-29
detached
freehold
TAINO HOUSE, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NQ		£400,000
2021-09-24
detached
freehold
58, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PX		£231,000
2021-09-17
semidetached
freehold
62, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£102,500
2021-08-20
terraced
freehold
3, THE GREEN
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QJ		£625,000
2021-08-20
detached
freehold
10, FOUNDRY CLOSE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9ND		£332,500
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
GROVE FARMHOUSE, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NF		£1,365,565
2021-06-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, FOUNDRY CLOSE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9ND		£287,000
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
45, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£180,000
2021-03-18
terraced
freehold
GROVE FARM (THE HAYBARN), CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NF		£427,500
2021-03-11
detached
freehold
LABURNUM, 44C, CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NQ		£240,000
2020-11-10
detached
freehold
60, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£105,000
2020-10-21
terraced
freehold
GROVE FARM BARNS (9), CREAKE ROAD
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9NB		£725,000
2020-07-24
terraced
freehold
TENTE, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£190,000
2020-07-16
terraced
freehold
THE HOUR GLASS, 9, THE STREET
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9QD		£45,000
2020-01-09
otherPropertyType
leasehold
29, MOOR LANE
SCULTHORPE
FAKENHAM
NORFOLK
NR21 9PY		£158,000
2019-11-26
terraced
freehold
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