Norfolk

Norfolk is a county in the East of England. The city of Norwich is the county town and largest settlement. Norfolk has a population of just under million inhabitants, making it one of the most populous counties in England’s Eastern region. If you’re looking for a place to live with your family, there are plenty of options available – from villages to towns and cities, Norfolk has something for everyone!

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Where is Norfolk?

Norfolk is a county in the East of England, with an approximate population of 814,000. It borders Lincolnshire to its northwest and Suffolk to the southeast. Norfolk’s capital city is Norwich, which has a population of around 220,000 people.

The county is split into six districts: Breckland District Council, Broadland District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council (which includes King’s Lynn), North Norfolk District Council and South Norfolk District Council.

Areas in Norfolk

Some of the most popular areas for prospective homebuyers in Norfolk include:

The Broads – a large protected wetland area in the east of the county, the Broads is popular for its natural beauty and for its many outdoor activities

Norwich – the county’s capital city, with a lively cultural scene and plenty of amenities, Norwich is a popular place for those looking to buy property in the county. It has a thriving nightlife and plenty of high-end shops, as well as all the amenities you would expect to find in such an urban centre. It is also home to two universities

North Norfolk – an area of outstanding natural beauty, with very little light pollution and plenty of activities on hand such as golfing and walking around its beautiful coastline

The North Norfolk Coast – a picturesque stretch of coastline that is popular with holidaymakers and those looking for a seaside home

Gardens in Nowrich Norfolk

South Norfolk – an area that is more rural and agricultural, with market towns and villages dotting the landscape

Fakenham – a market town in the north of the county with good transport links, Fakenham is popular with commuters who work in Norwich or London

Cromer – a charming seaside town on the North Norfolk coast, Cromer is well known for its pier and the crabs that are caught in the surrounding waters

King’s Lynn: another coastal town, this one with a more rural feel King’s Lynn is known for its antiques and traditional festivals.

Universities in Norfolk

With two universities, Norwich is the largest city in Norfolk and offers a wide range of educational opportunities

The University of East Anglia – based in Norwich, the UEA is a prestigious university known for its research work and modern approach to education. It specialises in the arts, humanities, business and law.

The Norwich University of the Arts – a specialist arts university, the Norwich University of the Arts is also well regarded for its fine art and design courses. It has a reputation for being a friendly and informal university with strong connections to the local region.

Top Schools in Norfolk

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Norfolk has some of the best schools in Britain, with many achieving excellent results at the GCSE level every year. Some of the standout schools include:

Royal Norwich School – an independent school, the Royal Norwich School is one of the leading co-educational boarding schools in England. The school has an outstanding academic reputation and offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to its pupils.

Gresham’s School – another independent school, Gresham’s School is located in Holt, a small town in the north of Norfolk. The school has an excellent academic record, with many pupils going on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

Thetford Grammar School – Thetford Grammar School is a state-funded secondary school with academy status. The school has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality education and boasts some of the best results in Norfolk.

Population of Norfolk

Where there are a fair number of people living in Norfolk, the county is very large, which means Norfolk is one of the most sparsely populated counties in England, with a population of 907,760 but a population density of just 55 people per square kilometre. This makes it a great place to live if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of a bigger city.

 

Featured developments in Norfolk

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The Gables

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Heartwood, PE31

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Bowlers Green, NR31

Lovell Homes
4.55 (6 reviews) 4.55 (6 reviews)
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St Edmund’s Park, NR13

Lovell Homes
4.70 (2 reviews) 4.70 (2 reviews)

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Well managed development. Pleasing new home.

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Review Date Oct 2023

Two walkable local shops which sell everything required. Supermarkets 10 minutes drive in either direction. Good local pub and another pub/restaurant. Good bus link to bigger towns. Neighbourhood is quiet and very pleasant. Bin collections are consistent.

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Lovell Homes have built a well laid out 2 bed bungalow. Facilities are modern and good quality. Finish to the property is very good. Garden is larger than expected. Care has been taken to reduce overlooking from neighbouring properties but obviously cannot be perfect. Aftercare management has been very good to attend to the niggles of a new build property. Customer Service and on-site management teams are always available and helpful.

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The height of the back neighbours properties was higher than mine, e.g. slope which allows less privacy. This can be overcome with plants and trees but if I move to a new property again will be one of the things I will research.

What is the best feature of your home:

The best feature is the light allowance and airy design of the property.

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Thank you for your 4* review of your new Lovell Home at Bowlers Green in Hopton on Sea, Jon.

We’re very pleased to hear how happy you are with your new home, and the facilities available in Hopton.

We have collected your feedback to pass onto the wider team. Thank you again!

Great location but always room for improvement

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Review Date Oct 2023

The development is well planned at the entrances but tends to be a bit congested as you go further in. I live on Harrier Road and the noiae at nifht especially from motor bikes does not allow you to open the windows.

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The design is ok but what was not considered was the exposure to traffic noise on Lowestoft Road and the main A47 dual carriageway. Living on Harrier road exposes me to severe noise levels particularly at night. The noise is caused by speeding motor bikes and high performance cars. Lowestoft road in particular is not well policed and as there are no speed limit display restrictions it has become a raceway especially in the evening. If a speed limit could be assigned and enforced i am sure everyobe would be much happier. Building management is good and problems are responded to quite quickly. Property management is also quite good and the grass verges are always well maintained

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Did not realise living on Harrier road was so noisy from Lowestoft Road motor bikes.

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The house layout design is well though out and there is a natural flow once the house is entered. I also enjoy a bery generous back garden with ezcellent view from the kitchen amd lounge

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Thank you Adrian for your 5* review of your new Lovell Home at Bowlers Green in Hopton on Sea.

We’re pleased to hear that you are so happy with the layout and design of your new home, as well as its generous back garden and views.

Thank you also for your honest feedback on negatives which you’ve experienced, we’ve taken this feedback on board and shared with the relevant teams.

Lovely Place to Live

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Review Date Oct 2023

Wymondham is a lovely market town in Norfolk with a huge range of facilities. There are three supermarkets surround the town – top, middle and bottom budget. The town itself has a library and leisure centre, excellent pubs serving great food, a bank and building society and a variety of shops including food, gifts, cards and a small department store with a Post Office. A market is held every Friday. Regular buses run to surrounding towns including Norwich and a train station means easy access to Norwich, Cambridge and London.

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Williams Park is located in the outskirts of Wymondham, an easy 20 minutes walk to the town. Bus stops are a 5 minute walk away. The entrance to the estate is wide, open and well maintained. Street lighting is on the main road through the estate. There’s a good mix of housing available on the estate, just as much care seems to have been out into the design of smaller homes and social housing as the bigger more expensive properties. There are many green areas and trees although these need more care, hopefully this will be dealt with over the coming months. Parking is adequate and the estate remains quite peaceful even as it expands. On occasion we’ve had to wait for some snagging issues to be resolved but these are by companies Lovell have used rather than Lovell themselves. Lovell admin staff have done a lot of chasing to get the problems resolved. We’ve had no major issues with our build.

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I wouldn’t use the conveyancing solicitor recommended by Lovell.

What is the best feature of your home:

An attractive house, well planned and a very usable layout.

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Thank you Sue for your 5* review of your new Lovell Home at William’s Park in Wymondham. It’s great to hear such positive feedback, and we have passed your comments on to the relevant teams who I know will be really pleased to read it.

Thank you also for your honest feedback about any negatives which you have experienced, we have taken these on board and will also take this feedback on board to consider where we could improve.

Thank you again Sue and we hope that you continue to be very happy in your new Lovell Home in the beautiful market town of Wymondham.

Well designed

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Review Date Oct 2023

There are local shops in village 15 minutes walk
No facilities on site but not lovells fault
The bus service nearby is good and frequent
The green areas are very nice
Parking is easy and plenty for us
There is no noise and very little traffic
No anti social behaviour and lovely road to live in

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The house is very well designed my favourite part is the size of bedrooms which are excellent
The lounge and kitchen are very good
The lovells staff on site particularly Craig and Sharon in customer care are very good
The staff attend to issues and resolve well
The green areas are well looked after

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I would want to see a show house in exactly the style I purchased
The one on site is laced out differently

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The best thing is the size of bedrooms they are very good
The layout of lounge is also very good as gets goid light

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Thank you Paul for your 5* review of your new home at William’s Park in Wymondham.

We have passed your lovely comments on to the team, who will be really pleased to read them, and we have also taken your feedback on board.

Thank you again Paul, and we hope that you continue to be very happy in your new Lovell Home, and in Wymondham.

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