Hellesdon South East sits on the northern fringe of Norwich within the Broadland district of Norfolk, England. It is primarily a suburban, residential neighbourhood with a mix of post‑war and more recent housing, local shops and schools, and a scattering of small green spaces that give it a fairly settled, family‑orientated feel.
Historically the area grew out of the older village of Hellesdon as Norwich expanded in the 20th century, and today many residents commute into the city or to nearby employment hubs such as Norwich Airport and industrial parks. Community life centres on local churches, community centres and recreational grounds, so while it lacks big tourist attractions it has a strong local identity and practical connections to the wider Norfolk economy.
Postcode districts covering Hellesdon South East
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 1.4 miles
- Lowestoft 22.9 miles
- Great Yarmouth 19.5 miles
- Beccles 19.1 miles
- North Walsham 12.1 miles
- Diss 20.7 miles
- Attleborough 14.7 miles
- Bradwell 18.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hellesdon Parish 0.2 miles
- Hellesdon North West Ward 0.5 miles
- Mile Cross Ward 1 mile
- Catton Grove Ward 1 mile
- Norwich Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Old Catton Parish 1.4 miles
- Wensum Ward 1.4 miles
- Old Catton and Sprowston West Ward 1.6 miles
- Sewell Ward 1.8 miles
- Drayton South Ward 1.9 miles
- New Costessey Ward 2 miles
- Horsham St. Faith Built-up area 2 miles
Example postcodes in Hellesdon South East
NR6 6EE, NR6 6LS, NR6 5LA, NR6 6LH, NR6 5FG, NR6 5NZ, NR6 5BF, NR6 5JS, NR6 5LQ … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 1.2 miles
- Stansted Airport 69.2 miles
- Norwich Railway Station 2.8 miles
- Salhouse Railway Station 5.2 miles
Hotels near Hellesdon South East Ad
- The Assembly House 2.5 miles
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Norwich 3 0.5 miles
- George Hotel 3 2.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich North 4 0.6 miles
- St Giles House Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Norwich City 4 3.1 miles
- Best Western Annesley House Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- The Georgian Townhouse 2.3 miles
- Mercure Norwich Hotel 4 0.6 miles
Schools in Hellesdon South East
- Heather Avenue Infant School Primary
- Hellesdon High School Secondary
- Kinsale Infant School Primary
- Kinsale Junior School Primary
Local points of interest
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 2.5 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 3.1 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 3.1 miles
- Plumstead Hall Estate 6.2 miles
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 6.6 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 8.1 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 10.6 miles
- Gunton Estate 13.4 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 14 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 14.2 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.3 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 16 miles