NR8 6GX is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (NR8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6GX) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case NR which means Norwich.
- Postal District. In our case NR8.
- Postal Sector. In our case NR8 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case GX.
The regional mail center for the post area NR is the National Distribution Centre, which is located at Danes Way, NORTHAMPTON, NN6 7DD.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the NR8 6GX postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DRAYTON SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the NR8 6GX postcode have the street address of Brancaster Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NR8 6GX postcode is home to a bustling 56 residents!
It is situated within the post town of NORWICH within the old postal county of Norfolk.
NR8 6GX is within the village of Thorpe Marriot.
The NR8 6GX postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in NR8 6GX are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in NR8 6GX are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for NR8 6GX
The telephone area code for NR8 6GX is 01603 Norwich.
Map Coordinates for NR8 6GX
| Latitude | 52.6904430134 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 1.22022216658 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for NR8 6GX
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 238 East Dereham and Aylsham | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 133 North East Norfolk | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 134 Norwich & The Broads | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
Weather Forecast for NR8 6GX
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 11 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | S 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 1.00% | S 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | S 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | S 9 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 6.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 15.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 7.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 7.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 7.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 5.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 4.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 5.00% | N 7 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NR8 6GX Postcode?
Download Speeds For NR8 6GX
| Average Mbps | 65.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 59.400 |
| Maximum Mbps | 158.770 |
NR8 6GX has an average download speed of 65.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,119 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
45% of postcodes (527,890) have slower broadband speeds.
55% of postcodes (655,632) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For NR8 6GX
| Average Mbps | 15.500 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 30.000 |
NR8 6GX has an average upload speed of 15.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,014 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
70% of postcodes (826,640) have slower upload speeds.
29% of postcodes (346,987) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of NR8 6GX Postcode
England Primary Schools
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School
Address: Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School, Arden Grove, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 6QA
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01603404553
Firside Junior School
Address: Firside Junior School, Firside Junior School, Middletons Lane, Norwich, NR6 5NF
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: 01603426550
Firside Junior School
Address: Firside Junior School, Middleton's Lane, Hellesdon, Norwich, Norfolk, NR6 5NF
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact:
Drayton CofE Junior School
Address: Drayton CofE Junior School, School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EF
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01603867504
Ghost Hill Infant & Nursery School
Address: Ghost Hill Infant & Nursery School, Eastfield, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6PJ
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact:
Taverham VC CE Junior School
Address: Taverham VC CE Junior School, Taverham Road, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6SX
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01603867740
Drayton Community Infant
Address: Drayton Community Infant, School Road, Drayton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6EP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact:
Nightingale Infant and Nursery School
Address: Nightingale Infant and Nursery School, Nightingale Drive, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6LA
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Taverham High School
Address: Taverham High School, Beech Avenue, Taverham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR8 6HP
Distance: 1.34 miles
Contact: 01603860505
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near NR8 6GX
TAVERHAM DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 230 FAKENHAM ROAD, TAVERHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR8 6QW
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
DRAYTON DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 SCHOOL ROAD, DRAYTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR8 6DN
Distance: 0.96 miles
Contact: :
HORSFORD DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 94 HOLT ROAD, HORSFORD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR10 3DE
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
HELLESDON DENTAL CARE
Address: 153 MIDDLETONS LANE, NORWICH, NR6 5SF
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 183 REEPHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR6 5NZ
Distance: 2.60 miles
Contact: :
HERCULES ROAD (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 3 HERCULES ROAD, NORWICH, NR6 5HQ
Distance: 2.93 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near NR8 6GX
DRAYTON PHARMACY
Address: DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 8 MANOR FARM CLOSE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, NR8 6EE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 869029
TAVERHAM PHARMACY
Address: 262 FAKENHAM ROAD, TAVERHAM, NORWICH, NR8 6AD
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 261048
PLEDGER PHARMACY LTD
Address: 205 HOLT ROAD, HORSFORD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR10 3DX
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 893993
TOTAL CARE PHARMACY
Address: 81 MIDDLETONS LANE, HELLESDON, NORWICH, NR6 5SR
Distance: 2.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 426943
ROUNDWELL PHARMACY
Address: 25-27 DR TORRENS WAY, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0GB
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 732950
BOOTS
Address: UNIT D, LONGWATER RET.PK, ALEX MOORHOUSE WAY, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 0JT
Distance: 3.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 740359
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near NR8 6GX
COE COSTA & MOORE OPTICIANS
Address: 111 CROMER ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR6 6XW
Distance: 2.87 miles
Contact: :
LONGWATER SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, WILLIAM FROST WAY, NEW COSTESSEY, NORWICH, NR5 0JS
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: :
MULTIOPTICS LIMITED
Address: UNIT 3, BOWTHORPE MAIN CENTRE, WENDENE, NORWICH, NR5 9HA
Distance: 3.68 miles
Contact: :
ANGLIAN OPTICS (WATERLOO ROAD)
Address: 31 WATERLOO ROAD, NORWICH, NR3 1EG
Distance: 4.54 miles
Contact: :
COLEMAN OPTICIANS
Address: 7-11 ST. AUGUSTINES STREET, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR3 3DH
Distance: 4.78 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (NORWICH UPPER ST. GILES)
Address: 87 UPPER ST. GILES STREET, NORWICH, NR2 1AB
Distance: 5.04 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near NR8 6GX
DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 8 MANOR FARM CLOSE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR8 6EE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 867532
DRAYTON SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: 8 MANOR FARM CLOSE, DRAYTON, NORWICH, NR8 6EE
Distance: 0.81 miles
Contact: :
HORSFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 205 HOLT ROAD, HORSFORD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR10 3DX
Distance: 1.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 897766
TAVERHAM SURGERY
Address: THE TAVERHAM P'SHIP/SURG, SANDY LANE, TAVERHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR8 6JR
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 867481
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 343 REEPHAM ROAD, HELLESDON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR6 5QJ
Distance: 1.99 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 486602
DR LEEMING & PARTNERS
Address: THE SURGERY, 20 NORWICH ROAD, HORSHAM ST FAITH, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR10 3LB
Distance: 2.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01603 898235
Transport Links near NR8 6GX
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: NR8 6GX
- Norwich
Norwich station, Station Approach, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1EFDistance: 6.75 milesDriving Time: 15.49 minutes - Salhouse
Salhouse station, Station Road, Salhouse, Norfolk, NR13 6NZDistance: 8.71 milesDriving Time: 10.27 minutes - Hoveton & Wroxham
Hoveton & Wroxham station, Station Road, Hoveton, Norfolk, NR12 8URDistance: 10.95 milesDriving Time: 14.76 minutes - Brundall Gardens
Brundall Gardens station, West End Avenue, Brundall, Norfolk, NR13 5RGDistance: 12.69 milesDriving Time: 14.93 minutes - Wymondham
Wymondham station, Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZDistance: 13.84 milesDriving Time: 19.82 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near NR8 6GX
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near NR8 6GX
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the NR8 6GX Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Broadland Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jerome Mayhew |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the NR8 6GX Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Broadland District Council and the County Council is Norfolk County Council.
Norfolk County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Broadland District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Broadland District at the following link Broadland District.How much is the Council Tax?
Broadland District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Broadland District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the NR8 6GX Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Norfolk County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Library services - Norfolk County CouncilHouse Sales in NR8 6GX
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £132,000 | £139,000 | £135,857 | 7 |
| 2011 | £154,000 | £162,000 | £150,000 | 3 |
| 2012 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 | 1 |
| 2013 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £159,950 | £150,000 | £154,975 | 2 |
| 2015 | £190,000 | £162,000 | £176,000 | 2 |
| 2016 | £166,000 | £163,250 | £165,563 | 4 |
| 2019 | £224,000 | £182,000 | £203,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | £276,000 | £207,000 | £241,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the NR8 6GX Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the NR8 6GX Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Fakenham Road, Drayton, NORWICH, NR8 6PT | 1.36 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, William Frost Way, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0JS | 4.72 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Sainsburys |
| Asda, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT | 5.02 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Asda |
| Aldi, Larkman Lane, NORWICH, NR5 8TZ | 6.01 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Aldi |
| Morrisons, The Paddocks, NORWICH, NR6 7HS | 6.29 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the NR8 6GX Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet Briar Road, Norwich, NR6 5AL | 3.26 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Sweet Briar Road |
| Brigg Street, Norwich, NR2 1QN | 5.36 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Brigg Street |
| Castle Mall Centre, Norwich, NR1 3DD | 5.39 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to Castle Mall Centre |
| A11/a47 Thickthorn Service Area, Norwich, NR9 3AU | 6.11 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to A11/a47 Thickthorn Service Area |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Delft Way, NORWICH, NR6 6BB | 2.79 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to McDonald's, Delft Way, NORWICH, NR6 6BB |
| McDonald's, Dereham Road, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0TL | 2.93 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to McDonald's, Dereham Road, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0TL |
| McDonald's, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT | 3.12 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to McDonald's, Drayton High Road, NORWICH, NR6 5DT |
| McDonald's, Boundary Road, NORWICH, NR6 5JB | 3.21 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to McDonald's, Boundary Road, NORWICH, NR6 5JB |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, William Frost Way, New Costessey, NORWICH, NR5 0JS | 2.93 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to KFC Norwich - Longwater |
| KFC, The Dining Terrace, Chapelfield, NORWICH, NR2 1SY | 5.33 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to KFC Norwich - Chapelfield |
| KFC, Anglia Parkway South, IPSWICH, IP1 5QP | 42.02 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to KFC Ipswich - Bury Road |
| KFC, Anson Road, Martlesham Heath, IPSWICH, IP5 3RA | 43.18 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to KFC Ipswich - Martlesham Heath |
| KFC, Grafton Way, IPSWICH, IP1 1AX | 44.06 miles | Directions from NR8 6GX to KFC Ipswich - Cardinal Park |