56 METCALF ROAD
NORWICH, RACKHEATH, NORFOLK NR13 6UE
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
119 m²
Council tax band
D
Last sold
£312,000 Feb 2026
Local average
£273,226 (+15.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 7 (23,056 of 33,755)
Street crime
38 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Contemporary four-bedroom townhouse built in 2024 with a fresh, modern finish throughout
- Nine years of NHBC warranty remaining for added peace of mind
- Bright and spacious living/dining area with French doors opening onto the garden
- Well-appointed kitchen featuring integrated appliances and sleek cabinetry
- Top-floor main bedroom suite offering privacy, space and a stylish en-suite
- Three additional good-sized bedrooms ideal for family, guests or home working
- Modern family bathroom and convenient ground-floor WC for everyday comfort
- Enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining
- Off-road driveway parking with gated side access to the garden
- Great Rackheath location close to amenities, bus routes and countryside walks
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Restrictions
- No
- Rights of way
- No
- Flooded in last 5 years
- No
- Flood defences
- No
Description
The Location
Metcalf Road sits in the well-served village of Rackheath, a friendly and steadily developing community on the outskirts of Norwich. The village offers a practical mix of everyday amenities, including a convenience store, primary school, post office, and a popular local pub. There’s also a village hall and playing field that host community events and activities, giving Rackheath a close-knit feel without being isolated.
Transport links are a strong point, with straightforward access to the NDR and A47 for anyone commuting to Norwich, the Broads, or nearby market towns. Regular bus services make travel into the city easy for work, shopping, or evenings out.
For outdoor time, Rackheath is surrounded by green spaces, footpaths, and quiet lanes, ideal for dog walkers or anyone who enjoys a slower pace. The Norfolk Broads are only a short drive away, offering boating, nature reserves, and waterside pubs. And with Norwich close by, you’ve got plenty of choice for bigger supermarkets, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure spots.
Overall, it’s a good fit for people who want a quieter, more relaxed setting while staying within comfortable reach of everything they need day-to-day.
Metcalf Road, Rackheath
Built in 2024 and still covered by nine years of NHBC warranty, this modern four-bedroom semi-detached townhouse offers a bright, comfortable and ready-to-move-into home. Set on the edge of Sprowston and Rackheath, it enjoys the best of both areas with great access to local amenities, transport links and the beautiful Norfolk Broads.
The current owners have already found their onward home, making this an ideal and straightforward purchase for the next owner.
The ground floor welcomes you with a light entrance hall leading to a stylish kitchen fitted with contemporary units and integrated appliances. To the rear, the generous lounge-diner is a lovely social space, filled with natural light from side windows and French doors opening onto the garden.
A handy downstairs WC completes the layout.
The first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms along with a modern family bathroom. Rising again to the top floor, you’ll find the impressive main bedroom – a peaceful retreat featuring two Velux windows, ample space for furniture and its own private en-suite.
Outside, the rear garden is fully enclosed and easy to enjoy, mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and a selection of established plants and shrubs. There’s a side gate providing access to the driveway at the front, where off-road parking sits alongside a neat planted area.
With gas central heating, mains services and a bright, welcoming feel throughout, this is a wonderful “turn-key” home in a convenient and increasingly popular location.
Perfect for those looking for modern living, great transport connections and a property they can simply move into and enjoy.
Agents Note
Sold Freehold
Council Tax Band- D
Connected to all mains services.
Maintenance charge: £70 per year
EPC Rating: BDisclaimer
Minors and Brady (M&B) along with their representatives, are not authorised to provide assurances about the property, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of their client. We don’t take responsibility for any statements made in these particulars, which don’t constitute part of any offer or contract. To comply with AML regulations, £52 is charged to each buyer which covers the cost of the digital ID check. It’s recommended to verify leasehold charges provided by the seller through legal representation. All mentioned areas, measurements, and distances are approximate, and the information, including text, photographs, and plans, serves as guidance and may not cover all aspects comprehensively. It shouldn’t be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Services, equipment, and facilities haven’t been tested by M&B, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify the information to their satisfaction through inspection or other means.
Listed by
Wroxham
MINORS & BRADY LIMITED
Reference: 169913612
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/02/2026 (3 months ago) | £312,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £117,000 | 16/04/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 25 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £392,346 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 27 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £391,396 | 15/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 57 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £446,995 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 40 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £311,120 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 51 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £302,995 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 38 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £329,995 | 03/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 ELHAM ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6US | £226,097 | 20/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 11 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £220,497 | 19/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £220,497 | 15/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 11 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £226,097 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £312,995 | 07/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £226,097 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £219,097 | 01/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 ELHAM ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6US | £226,097 | 30/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £328,995 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £233,097 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 33 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £329,995 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 31 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £329,995 | 25/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £328,995 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 20 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £321,995 | 28/10/2022 | Detached |
| 27 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £329,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £328,495 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 29 STAFFORD WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UY | £329,995 | 28/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 ELHAM ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6US | £331,495 | 29/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £225,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £226,995 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 20 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £317,500 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 BUCKLE WAY, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UN | £317,500 | 30/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 15 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £394,995 | 25/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 8 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £324,995 | 28/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 13 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £364,995 | 31/03/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 18 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £316,995 | 28/01/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 14 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £281,500 | 22/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 16 METCALF ROAD, RACKHEATH, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR13 6UE | £341,995 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £331,634 (15 sales)
Area average: £275,066 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Broadland. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Broadland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Broadland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £1,147/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Dussindale Drive, opp | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | South Lodges, opp | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | C J Ball | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Salhouse | 2.0 miles |
| Train station | Norwich | 2.9 miles |
| University | Broadcast House | 3.1 miles |
| Hospital | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department | 6.4 miles |
| University | Easton College | 8.4 miles |
| Hospital | North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital | 11.2 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total incidents | 38 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Farm | Primary | 1.1 miles | Good — 24 Apr 2024 |
| Rackheath Primary School | Primary | 1.1 miles | Outstanding — 10 Sep 2024 |
| Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 1.2 miles | Requires improvement — 28 Nov 2022 |
| Falcon Junior School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 15 Dec 2022 |
| Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery | Primary | 1.4 miles | Outstanding — 2 Dec 2019 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).