Area Info for Tunstead (Norfolk)

Overview of Tunstead, Norfolk

Tunstead is a small rural hamlet located within the county of Norfolk, in the eastern part of England. It is part of the civil parish of North Pickenham and is situated in a predominantly agricultural area, characterised by open fields and traditional Norfolk countryside.

Location and Accessibility

Tunstead is approximately 10 miles west of the town of Swaffham and around 20 miles north of Norwich, the county city of Norfolk. The area is accessible via local roads connecting to larger routes, but it remains a quiet and less densely populated locality, ideal for those seeking a rural environment.

Historical Context

While specific historical records about Tunstead are limited, the region of Norfolk has a rich history dating back to medieval times. The surrounding area features historic churches, traditional farmsteads, and remnants of ancient rural settlements, reflecting Norfolk's longstanding agricultural heritage.

Local Features and Landmarks

Tunstead itself is primarily characterised by farmland and residential cottages. Nearby landmarks include the North Pickenham Airfield, which has historical significance, and the surrounding Norfolk countryside offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking and birdwatching.

Community and Amenities

As a small hamlet, Tunstead does not have extensive amenities within its immediate vicinity. Residents typically rely on nearby villages and towns for services such as shops, schools, and healthcare. The local community is often involved in agricultural activities and rural community events.

Additional Information

Due to its rural nature, Tunstead offers a peaceful environment with a close connection to nature. It is representative of many small Norfolk settlements that maintain traditional rural lifestyles while being part of the broader Norfolk county landscape.
Education
School
Tunstead Primary School0.62 miles
Market Street, Tunstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AH
Broadland High School1.39 miles
Tunstead Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8QN
St John's Community Primary School and Nursery1.76 miles
Horning Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8NX
Coltishall Primary School1.95 miles
St John`s Close, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7HA
Neatishead Church of England Primary School2.31 miles
School Road, Neatishead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8XN
Worstead Church of England Primary School3.34 miles
Lyngate, Worstead, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9RQ
Horning Community Primary School3.88 miles
Lower Street, Horning, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8PX
Frettenham Primary Partnership School3.97 miles
16 School Road, Frettenham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7LL
Swanton Abbott Community Primary School4.01 miles
Youngman`s Lane, Swanton Abbott, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5DZ
Salhouse Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.18 miles
Cheyney Avenue, Salhouse, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6RJ
Buxton Primary School4.44 miles
Aylsham Road, Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5EZ
Woodland View Junior School4.86 miles
Ivy Road, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3PY
Catfield Voluntary Controlled CofE Primary School4.96 miles
School Lane, Catfield, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5DA
Spixworth Infant School4.98 miles
Ivy Road, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3PX
Hainford Primary Partnership School5.09 miles
Newton Road, Hainford, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3BQ
Stalham Community Infant & Pre-School5.14 miles
Brumstead Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9DG
Health
Clinic
Scrivens Hearing Care At Hoveton & Wroxham Medical Centre - Hoveton1.52 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
The Staithe Surgery5.08 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, NR12 9BU
Interhealth Canada Uk (North Walsham Hospital)5.38 miles
North Walsham Cottage Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
Lords Opticians & Scrivens Hearing Care - North Walsham5.88 miles
23 Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BS
Little Plumstead Hospital6.27 miles
Hospital Road,, NR13 5EW
Broadland Clinic6.27 miles
Little Plumstead Hospital, Hospital Road, Little Plumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 5EW
Scrivens Hearing Care At The Market Surgery - Aylsham7.43 miles
26 Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6BW
East Coast Community Healthcare - Norwich7.45 miles
15 Hooper Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4ED
Hooper Lane7.45 miles
15 Hooper Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 4ED
Tillett Adams And Scrivens Hearing Care - Norwich Plumstead Rd7.75 miles
195 Plumstead Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 4AB
Meadowlands7.79 miles
214 Yarmouth Road,, Norwich, NR7 0SN
Mill Close (5)8.10 miles
5 Mill Close, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6LZ
Norfolk Deaf Association8.64 miles
Graphic House, 120 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1RT
Priory Clinic Norwich8.67 miles
13-15 Cathedral Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LU
The Priory Clinic Norwich8.67 miles
13-15 Cathedral Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1LU
The Hearing Company - Norwich Opie St8.81 miles
6 Opie Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 3DW
GP
Dr Hunter & Partners1.52 miles
Stalham Road, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8DU
Dr Mansfield & Partners1.94 miles
St Johns Close, Rectory Road, Coltishall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 7HA
Dr Mansfield & Partners4.99 miles
20 St Peters Way, Spixworth, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3NS
Dr Hood & Partners5.08 miles
Lower Staithe Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9BU
Dr Hunter and Partners 5.21 miles
Dr Hunter and Partners, Newman Road, Rackheath, NR13 6PN
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Stalham Green)5.35 miles
Yarmouth Road, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PS
Ludham and Stalham Green Surgeries (Ludham)5.62 miles
Staithe Road, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5AB
Dr Everden & Partners5.80 miles
Park Lane, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0BQ
Paston Surgery5.80 miles
9-11 Park Lane, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0BQ
Dr Dalrymple & Partners (St Faiths)6.16 miles
20 Norwich Road, Horsham St. Faith, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 3LB
Dr Bastable & Partners6.25 miles
Aslake Close, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8DG
Old Catton Medical Practice6.61 miles
55 Lodge Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, Norwich, NR6 7HQ
Drs Gaskin & Ledward - Blofield Surgery7.12 miles
Blofield Surgery, Plantation Road, Blofield, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 4PL
Thorpewood Medical Group (Woodside Surgery)7.18 miles
Woodside Road, Woodside Road, Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9QL
Dr Okoro & Partners Heartsease Surgery 7.27 miles
94 Rider Haggard Road, Heartsease, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 9UQ
The Market Surgery7.43 miles
26 Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 6BW
Hospital
North Walsham Hospital5.38 miles
North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital, Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9AP
The Huntercombe Hospital - Norwich5.58 miles
Buxton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR10 5RH
Norvic Clinic7.63 miles
Northside, St. Andrews Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0HT
Highlands7.75 miles
219 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 0SQ
St Michaels Hospital8.04 miles
Cawston Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6NA
Hellesdon Hospital8.52 miles
Drayton High Road, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5BE
Norwich Community Hospital9.42 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, NR2 3TU
Julian Hospital9.45 miles
Bowthorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3TD
Colman Hospital10.01 miles
Unthank Road, Norwich, NR2 2PJ
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital11.39 miles
Colney Lane, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7UY
Cromer and District Hospital13.52 miles
Mill Road, Mill Road, Cromer, Norfolk, NR27 0BQ
Northgate Hospital15.76 miles
Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 1BU
St Catherines Way17.21 miles
Stepping Out, 1B St Catherines Way, Gorleston on Sea, Norfolk, NR31 7QB
Kelling Hospital17.29 miles
High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
James Paget University Hospital17.77 miles
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 6LA
All Hallows Hospital18.80 miles
Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 2QL
Pharmacy
Reads Pharmacy Ltd1.63 miles
Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8UR
Roys Pharmacy (Wroxham Ltd)1.74 miles
Forge House, Hoveton, Station Road, NR12 8DB
Coltishall Pharmacy2.22 miles
30 High Street, Coltishall, Norwich, NR12 7AA
Spixworth Pharmacy4.80 miles
106b Crostwick Lane, Spixworth, Norwich, NR10 3NQ
Boots5.01 miles
68 High Street, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AS
Rackheath Pharmacy5.47 miles
1 Bernard Close, Rackheath, Norwich, Norfolk, NR13 6QS
North Walsham Pharmacy5.80 miles
Birchwood Medical Pract, 20 Park Lane, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 0BQ
Boots5.85 miles
13 Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BP
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.85 miles
11 Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9BP
Tesco Pharmacy6.16 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Blue Boar Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8AB
Boots6.27 miles
Aslake Close, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8ET
Lloydspharmacy6.32 miles
94 The Paddocks, Old Catton, Norwich, NR6 7HS
Dye's Pharmacy7.00 miles
67 North Walsham Road, Norwich, Old Catton, NR6 7QA
Woodside Pharmacy7.18 miles
Thorpewood Medical Centre, 140 Woodside Road, Norwich, NR7 9QL
Hamblin's Pharmacy7.18 miles
29 Noble Close, Heartsease Estate, Norwich, NR7 9RJ
Pledger Pharmacy Ltd7.44 miles
205 Holt Road, Horsford, Norfolk, NR10 3DX
Leisure
Park
BEESTON HALL (Grade II Listed)1.99 miles
ANT BROADS AND MARSHES3.56 miles
BURE MARSHES4.20 miles
HOW HILL4.24 miles
HONING HALL (Grade II* Listed)5.11 miles
FELMINGHAM CUTTING5.81 miles
SOUTH WALSHAM FEN5.91 miles
LUDHAM & POTTER HEIGHAM MARSHES6.51 miles
PIGNEY'S WOOD6.91 miles
CATTON HALL (Grade II* Listed)7.13 miles
CATTON PARK7.15 miles
CALTHORPE BROAD7.41 miles
KNAPTON CUTTING7.44 miles
HICKLING BROAD7.58 miles
MOUSEHOLD HEATH7.79 miles
HAPPISBURGH MANOR (Grade II Listed)7.91 miles
Shop
Groceries
Nisa Local1.78 miles
Riverside Rd, Hoveton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8AJ
Londis, Norwich2.20 miles
8 High Street, Norwich, NR12 7DH
Londis, Norwich2.20 miles
10 High Street, Norwich, NR12 7DH
Fairview Garage Convenience Store3.49 miles
Smallburgh, Norwich Norfolk NR12 9LW
Spixworth Convenience Store4.80 miles
106 Crostwick Lane, Spixworth Norwich Norfolk NR10 3NQ
Co-op Norwich4.85 miles
Spixworth, NR10 3AF
Tesco Norwich (Superstore)5.03 miles
Old Market Rd, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9AE
Costcutter Norfolk5.65 miles
Ludham Stores, Norfolk, NR29 5QQ
Happisburgh Road Stores5.71 miles
2 Happisburgh Road, North Walsham Norfolk NR28 9HA
Lidl North Walsham5.79 miles
7 Yarmouth Road, North Walsham, NR28 9AS
Sainsbury's North Walsham6.04 miles
Bacton Road, North Walsham, NR28 9DS
Blofield Heath PO & Stores6.11 miles
Woodbastic Road, Blofield Heath Norwich Norfolk NR13 4AB
Tesco Norwich (Extra)6.18 miles
Blue Boar Ln, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8AB
Morrisons Catton6.32 miles
100 The Paddocks, Catton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 7HS
Tesco Norwich (Express)6.49 miles
201 Wroxham Rd, Norwich, Norfolk, NR7 8AG
PJ’s Linacre6.65 miles
16-22 Linacre Avenue, Sprowston, Norwich Norfolk NR7 8PF
Transport
Airport
Norwich International Airport7.18 miles
Bus Stop
Normac (NW)0.15 miles
Normac (SE)0.15 miles
Wroxham Barns (SE)0.34 miles
Wroxham Barns (NW)0.36 miles
Olive Branch (NW)0.49 miles
Olive Branch (SE)0.51 miles
Mayfield (W)0.60 miles
Mayfield (E)0.60 miles
Village Hall (E)0.74 miles
Village Hall (W)0.75 miles
Primary School (S)0.78 miles
Primary School (N)0.79 miles
Hand Lane (S)0.92 miles
Hand Lane (N)0.93 miles
Two Saints Close (S)1.20 miles
Two Saints Close (N)1.22 miles
Ferry Port
Reedham Ferry North13.74 miles
Reedham Ferry South13.79 miles
Southwold Ferry Landing31.05 miles
Walberswick Ferry Landing31.10 miles
Bawdsey Ferry Landing51.61 miles
Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing51.69 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing54.18 miles
Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing54.18 miles
Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing54.77 miles
Harwich International Ferry Terminal54.95 miles
Felixstowe for Harwich Ferry Landing55.24 miles
Railway Station
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station1.51 miles
Worstead Rail Station2.77 miles
Salhouse Rail Station4.33 miles
North Walsham Rail Station5.58 miles
Brundall Gardens Rail Station7.89 miles
Brundall Rail Station8.25 miles
Lingwood Rail Station8.67 miles
Norwich Rail Station8.73 miles
Acle Rail Station9.08 miles
Gunton Rail Station9.25 miles
Buckenham Rail Station9.99 miles
Cantley Rail Station11.81 miles
Roughton Road Rail Station13.28 miles
Reedham (Norfolk) Rail Station13.52 miles
Berney Arms Rail Station13.80 miles
Cromer Rail Station14.16 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (NR12 8Q*)
Number of Properties in Catchment344
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
LAUREL FARM BARNS (12), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8QY		£360,000
2025-05-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-06-23   £320,000
PINEWOOD COTTAGE (2), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£390,000
2025-04-17
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2022-05-23   £380,000
KISMIT, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8RB		£270,000
2025-01-03
detached
freehold
2, MANOR CLOSE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EP		£240,000
2024-11-14
detached
freehold
Sold 2023-12-06   £250,000
Sold 2020-03-18   £210,000
HALL FARM COTTAGE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£475,000
2024-09-27
detached
freehold
MANOR FARM COTTAGES (1), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£382,500
2024-08-16
terraced
freehold
Sold 2021-11-30   £372,000
Sold 2019-06-24   £282,500
26, MANOR CLOSE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EP		£285,000
2024-07-31
detached
freehold
TAMERISK, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£435,000
2024-06-21
detached
freehold
Sold 2019-10-25   £271,500
LAUREL FARM BARNS (9), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8QY		£345,000
2024-06-19
terraced
freehold
6, ORCHARD ESTATE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8SE		£350,000
2024-05-29
semidetached
freehold
COUNTRY HOUSE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£423,300
2024-04-26
detached
freehold
13, MANOR CLOSE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EP		£325,000
2024-03-14
detached
freehold
18A, FORGE ESTATE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8ES		£122,500
2023-11-30
otherPropertyType
freehold
17, FORGE ESTATE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8ES		£241,500
2023-06-16
semidetached
freehold
HAWTHORN COTTAGE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£650,000
2022-12-19
detached
freehold
THE OLD CHAPEL BUNGALOW, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8RB		£200,000
2022-09-30
detached
freehold
3, WEAVERS LOKE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AN		£350,000
2022-09-16
detached
freehold
7, FORGE ESTATE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8ES		£287,500
2022-09-13
semidetached
freehold
HULVER HOUSE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£510,000
2022-08-23
detached
freehold
LAUREL FARM BARNS (3), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8QY		£390,000
2022-07-01
terraced
freehold
CHAWTON, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8RB		£320,000
2022-03-11
detached
freehold
LAUREL FARM BARNS (15), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8QY		£365,000
2022-03-07
terraced
freehold
LAUREL FARM BARNS (10), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8QY		£320,000
2022-02-25
terraced
freehold
BLACKSMITH COURT (5), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£195,000
2021-08-13
terraced
freehold
5, MANOR CLOSE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EP		£249,950
2021-07-23
detached
freehold
1, GROOMESMERE COURT
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EZ		£275,000
2021-07-12
terraced
freehold
COTTAGE FARMHOUSE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£550,000
2021-06-24
detached
freehold
MEADOW GATE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£670,000
2021-05-14
detached
freehold
THE HAVEN, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8RB		£270,000
2021-04-23
detached
freehold
THE POST HOUSE, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£420,000
2021-04-16
detached
freehold
PINEWOOD COTTAGE (1), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£310,000
2021-03-31
semidetached
freehold
MANOR FARM COTTAGES (2), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£270,000
2021-03-05
terraced
freehold
MARTINIQUE, WATERING PIT LANE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EN		£347,500
2021-02-12
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2019-03-15   £300,000
30, FLETCHER CLOSE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8RA		£195,000
2020-08-14
semidetached
freehold
27, MANOR CLOSE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EP		£188,000
2020-07-10
semidetached
freehold
WYCHWOOD, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8AH		£425,000
2020-02-07
detached
freehold
STEPPING STONES, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EL		£430,000
2019-10-31
detached
freehold
ST KEW, MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EL		£372,000
2019-10-02
detached
freehold
COPPERFIELD, WATERING PIT LANE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EN		£240,000
2019-06-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
LAUREL FARM BARNS (4), MARKET STREET
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8QY		£315,000
2019-05-31
terraced
freehold
2, GROOMESMERE COURT
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8EZ		£280,000
2019-03-26
terraced
freehold
9, FORGE ESTATE
TUNSTEAD
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR12 8ES		£210,000
2019-03-04
semidetached
freehold
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