The Common in the village of Wacton
About The Common
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Norfolk is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the South Norfolk Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the East of England region of the UK.
It is located within the county of , situated in the East of England region of the UK. It's 87.73 miles North East from central London., 11.35 miles South from Norwich, 28.78 miles North from Ipswich and 49.87 miles North East from Cambridge.
THE COMMON is within the Post Town of NORWICH
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Map of The Common
| Street Crime (updated 02/11/2024) | ||
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA E02005607 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
| Crime Levels |
Green = Very Low Yellow = Low Orange = High Red = Very High |
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| Postcodes | ||
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Postcodes for The Common |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near The Common
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Norwich Cringleford Address: Thickthorn Service Area, A11 / A47 Interchange, Norwich Southern Bypass, Hethersett, Norwich, NR9 3AU Telephone: 0871 984 6205 Visit Hotel Page |
9.07 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Address: 14 Queens Rd, Norwich, NR1 3PR Telephone: 0871 984 6297 Visit Hotel Page |
11.03 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Norwich Central Riverside Address: 8-12 St Vedast St, Norwich, NR1 1BT Telephone: 0871 984 6438 Visit Hotel Page |
11.49 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Norwich City Centre Duke Street Address: Duke Street Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.61 |
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5: Name:Premier Inn Norwich West Showground A47 Address: Longwater Interchange Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.49 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Norfolk |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| The Common | |
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| Latitude | 52.471179 |
| Longitude | 1.215307 |
| OS Easting (X): | 618357 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 290818 |
| OS Grid Reference: | TM184908 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
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| Sunset | 16:01 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Wattisham 17 November 2024 at 19:00 (26.35 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Light rain |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 7.2°C (91.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (15 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | E00137034 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural White-Collar Workers |
| Average Age | 41.42 |
| Area Population | 1735.00 |
| Male Population | 900.00 (52%) |
| Female Population | 835.00 (48%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 14 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | E01026939 |
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| LSOA Name: | South Norfolk 011E |
| SOA Code: | 2b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | E02005607 |
| MSOA Name: | South Norfolk 011 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Morrisons Wymondham |
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| Postmill Close, Wymondham NR18 0NS |
| 01953 828879 |
| Distance: 8.03 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Wymondham |
| Morrisons Diss |
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| Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4XF |
| 01379 640954 |
| Distance: 8.14 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Diss |
| Tesco Diss Superstore |
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| Victoria Rd, Diss, IP22 4JN |
| 0345 677 9877 |
| Distance: 8.15 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Diss Superstore |
| Waitrose Wymondham |
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| Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0SH |
| 01953 607772 |
| Distance: 8.17 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Wymondham |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01953 - Wymondham |
| Area Code: 01379 - Diss |
| Area Code: 01508 - Brooke |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of South Norfolk |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| South Norfolk House, Swan Lane, Long Stratton, Norfolk &NR15 2XE |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01508 533 633 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of South Norfolk |
| The Member of Parliament is Ben Goldsborough |
| Details for the MP Ben Goldsborough on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Ben Goldsborough on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Ben Goldsborough won with a majority of 2,826 the result was Lab gain from Con. The total electorate was 74,006 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Forncett Ward |
| Parish: Wacton Parish Council |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
England Secondary Schools
Long Stratton High School
Address: Long Stratton High School, Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01508530418
Long Stratton High School
Address: Long Stratton High School, Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
England Primary Schools
Manor Field Infant and Nursery School
Address: Manor Field Infant and Nursery School, Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact: 01508530356
Manor Field Infant and Nursery School
Address: Manor Field Infant and Nursery School, Manor Road, Long Stratton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2XR
Distance: 1.22 miles
Contact:
Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Forncett St Peter Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Aslacton Road, Forncett St Peter, Forncett St. Peter Ceva Primary School, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 1LT
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: 01508530506
Aslacton Primary School
Address: Aslacton Primary School, Church Road, Aslacton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01379677345
Aslacton Primary School
Address: Aslacton Primary School, Church Road, Aslacton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR15 2JH
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact:
Nearest Hospitals
| Bickley Day Hospital |
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| Address: Defiant Precinct, Church Street, Attleborough, NR17 2QE, |
| NHS Sector |
| Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust |
| Telephone: 01953 455800 |
| Visit Hospital Website |
| Distance: 14.36 (miles) |
| Directions from to Bickley Day Hospital |
| All Hallows Hospital (Station Road) |
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| Address: Station Road, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2QL, |
| NHS Sector |
| All Hallows Hospital |
| Distance: 15.65 (miles) |
| Directions from to All Hallows Hospital (Station Road) |
| St Luke's Hospital |
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| Address: Ellingham Road, Attleborough, NR17 1AE, |
| NHS Sector |
| St. Luke's Health Care |
| Distance: 16.29 (miles) |
| Directions from to St Luke's Hospital |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
NETHERTON DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: NETHERTON HOUSE, THE STREET, LONG STRATTON, NORWICH, NR15 2XG
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
OASIS DENTAL CARE LTD
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 26 REDENHALL ROAD, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9ER
Distance: 5.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: THE COMMON, MULBARTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR14 8AE
Distance: 6.24 miles
Contact: :
65 MOUNT STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 65 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QQ
Distance: 7.73 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QG
Distance: 7.75 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 3-4 MOUNT STREET, DISS, IP22 4QG
Distance: 7.75 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
LONG STRATTON MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Address: SWAN LANE SURGERY, SWAN LANE, LONG STRATTON, THARSTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR15 2UY
Distance: 1.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01508 530781
CHURCH HILL SURGERY
Address: STATION ROAD, PULHAM MARKET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP21 4TX
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 676227
DR FOX & PARTNERS
Address: MILLGATES SURGERY, MILL ROAD, HEMPNALL, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR15 2LP
Distance: 3.97 miles
Contact: tel: 01508 499333
NEWTON FLOTMAN SURGERY
Address: ST. MARYS CLOSE, NEWTON FLOTMAN, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR15 1AH
Distance: 5.02 miles
Contact: tel: 01508 470300
PADDOCK ROAD SURGERY
Address: PADDOCK ROAD, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AR
Distance: 5.80 miles
Contact: :
HARLESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: HARLESTON DOCTORS SURGERY, BULLOCK FAIR CLOSE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AT
Distance: 5.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 853217
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL LONG STRATTON - THE ANGEL SITE
Address: THE ANGEL SITE, THE STREET, LONG STRATTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR15 2XJ
Distance: 1.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01508 530303
BOOTS
Address: 17 THE THOROUGHFARE, HARLESTON, NORFOLK, IP20 9AH
Distance: 5.93 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 852338
BOOTS
Address: THE COMMON, MULBARTON, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR14 8AE
Distance: 6.24 miles
Contact: tel: 01508 570770
MEDPRO PHARMACY
Address: UNIT 1, OAK TREE BUSINESS PARK, PHILIP FORD WAY, WYMONDHAM, NR18 9AQ
Distance: 7.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01953 550169
HADO PHARMACY
Address: 66 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QQ
Distance: 7.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 644001
BOOTS
Address: 9 MARKET PLACE, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AB
Distance: 7.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01379 642436
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Spooner Row Station is 6.99 miles away.
Address: Spooner Row station, Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH
Spooner Row is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Spooner Row Station is an unstaffed station.
Wymondham Station is 7.67 miles away.
Address: Wymondham station, Station Approach, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0JZ
Wymondham is situated on the Breckland line and is managed by Greater Anglia.
Wymondham Station is an unstaffed station.