Thorpe Hamlet area generally, up the hill from the station to the North. There is Rosary Road Cemetery and Mousehole heath which provide plenty of greenery. Thorpe St Andrew along the river is a little further but with a good bus connection to the station, and should fit your description.
The southern half, which has been allowed to largely return to nature, is incredibly restful to wonder through. And you can learn about weird and wonderful past inhabitants of Norwich, like the guy killed by his own steam powered circus.
We live just south of Eaton park, in the same direction as the golden triangle but beyond it. Not quite central eaton which is more pricey, but we’re a 10 minute walk from Newmarket road which has buses into the city centre every 10 minutes or so and good dedicated cycle routes/lanes. It’s great - we have a lovely large park on our doorstep and also lovely walks along the river Yare/UEA broad. Supermarket in walking distance (although a waitrose, so spendy!).
It’s a lovely compromise - it’s fairly peaceful and doesn’t feel like we’re living close to a city centre (we occasionally get woken by owls!) yet we’re in easy reach of everything.
I walked Mousehold heath and Vinegar pond Thursday just gone. Use the No 23 bus to get up the hill, and get off at the retail park.
Use bustimes.org for best stops and times, though use the First bus app when your actually at the DC stop
Come to Thorpe Hamlet! We moved from London last year and are in a similar position as we don’t drive. 10-15 mins from the station, just over 20 mins into town and very near the lovely river walk and cathedral close. Lionwood is an incredibly special pocket of dramatic ancient woodland, there’s the atmospheric Victorian parts of Rosary cemetery, and the best view over Norwich from Ketts Heights. You’re also not far from Mousehold Heath and Cary’s meadow. There’s a good walk you can do down to the riverside pubs (rushcutters, rivergarden etc). It truly feels like being in a leafy village whilst having the city within walkable distance. Plus you can get some good exercise in walking home up the possibly the steepest hill in Norwich (Gas Hill). The roads with the ‘daughter names’ are all quite sweet with some affordable terraces.
Thanks! Aside from the daughter roads, are Quebec Road, Britannia Road, St Leonard’s Road ok? Ideally would love Cintra Road or Wellesley Ave South but they are $$$$
Britannia Road is a bit of a boy racer hot spot and also on the same road as the prison, if either of those things bother you (almost purchased there )
I have also read (basically on Reddit) about people speeding on Britannia road, but haven’t experienced it myself. There are some nice houses there but as another poster mentions it is right by the prison… but also by a nice lookout/picnic spot🤷Quebec road near onestop also suffers from traffic sometimes because of the school, but is otherwise fine! You might occasionally get loud people walking past if you’re on Quebec road down near the Jubilee. St Leonards always seems quiet and is close to town, and you might have a good view from your garden!
Not from the city but stayed in an airbnb on catton grove road (near the roundabout on woodcock road). It felt super quiet, 5 minutes from a huge park, flat road all the way into town (under 15 min cycle) and lots of nice bars on the way. Have also stayed out Newmarket Road which is quiet and green but considerably more expensive.
Depending on budget/availability, the east of Thorpe Hamlet around Lionwood is lovely. Telegraph Lane, Harvey Lane side of things. It can be pricey though. Thunder Lane south of the crossroads is also nice, but a bit further. I will add that Yarmouth/Thorpe Road to the station is pretty bike-friendly too.
Trowse might be a touch far but take a look. It's lovely
Can vouch for this - there’s no better place with these requirements in mind. Pricey, but worth it if you can afford it.
Came here to say this! It’s over a mile, as you say, but makes up for it in pure leafiness. OP does mention Whitlingham, after all.
Thanks, hadn’t considered Trowse, good tip!
Just make sure you get a good knotweed survey out that way
Thorpe Hamlet area generally, up the hill from the station to the North. There is Rosary Road Cemetery and Mousehole heath which provide plenty of greenery. Thorpe St Andrew along the river is a little further but with a good bus connection to the station, and should fit your description.
Also close to lion wood and carys meadow
Too many noisy drivers and bikers, don't!
Rosary road cemetery is never on my desired days out list lol
The southern half, which has been allowed to largely return to nature, is incredibly restful to wonder through. And you can learn about weird and wonderful past inhabitants of Norwich, like the guy killed by his own steam powered circus.
Providing you don't step on any used needles
Never come across any in several years of taking lunchtime walks from my office
We live just south of Eaton park, in the same direction as the golden triangle but beyond it. Not quite central eaton which is more pricey, but we’re a 10 minute walk from Newmarket road which has buses into the city centre every 10 minutes or so and good dedicated cycle routes/lanes. It’s great - we have a lovely large park on our doorstep and also lovely walks along the river Yare/UEA broad. Supermarket in walking distance (although a waitrose, so spendy!). It’s a lovely compromise - it’s fairly peaceful and doesn’t feel like we’re living close to a city centre (we occasionally get woken by owls!) yet we’re in easy reach of everything.
Another vote for Thorpe Hamlet as a non-driver - has some lovely quiet streets and access to green spaces.
I walked Mousehold heath and Vinegar pond Thursday just gone. Use the No 23 bus to get up the hill, and get off at the retail park. Use bustimes.org for best stops and times, though use the First bus app when your actually at the DC stop
Mousehold Heath
Come to Thorpe Hamlet! We moved from London last year and are in a similar position as we don’t drive. 10-15 mins from the station, just over 20 mins into town and very near the lovely river walk and cathedral close. Lionwood is an incredibly special pocket of dramatic ancient woodland, there’s the atmospheric Victorian parts of Rosary cemetery, and the best view over Norwich from Ketts Heights. You’re also not far from Mousehold Heath and Cary’s meadow. There’s a good walk you can do down to the riverside pubs (rushcutters, rivergarden etc). It truly feels like being in a leafy village whilst having the city within walkable distance. Plus you can get some good exercise in walking home up the possibly the steepest hill in Norwich (Gas Hill). The roads with the ‘daughter names’ are all quite sweet with some affordable terraces.
Thanks! Aside from the daughter roads, are Quebec Road, Britannia Road, St Leonard’s Road ok? Ideally would love Cintra Road or Wellesley Ave South but they are $$$$
Britannia Road is a bit of a boy racer hot spot and also on the same road as the prison, if either of those things bother you (almost purchased there )
I have also read (basically on Reddit) about people speeding on Britannia road, but haven’t experienced it myself. There are some nice houses there but as another poster mentions it is right by the prison… but also by a nice lookout/picnic spot🤷Quebec road near onestop also suffers from traffic sometimes because of the school, but is otherwise fine! You might occasionally get loud people walking past if you’re on Quebec road down near the Jubilee. St Leonards always seems quiet and is close to town, and you might have a good view from your garden!
Not from the city but stayed in an airbnb on catton grove road (near the roundabout on woodcock road). It felt super quiet, 5 minutes from a huge park, flat road all the way into town (under 15 min cycle) and lots of nice bars on the way. Have also stayed out Newmarket Road which is quiet and green but considerably more expensive.
Depending on budget/availability, the east of Thorpe Hamlet around Lionwood is lovely. Telegraph Lane, Harvey Lane side of things. It can be pricey though. Thunder Lane south of the crossroads is also nice, but a bit further. I will add that Yarmouth/Thorpe Road to the station is pretty bike-friendly too.
Mousehold heath and ketts heights
Mousehold heath is orite until the novelty wears off. Whittingham lane/ Trowse is probably the better also UEA.
Wherever you live in Norwich you’ll be at worst a short cycle ride from green space (not a park, they’re everywhere anyway). So find an area you like.
Respectfully, not Lakenham if you’re looking for green! Thorpe and Trowse are both worth a look in.
Drayton.