Plumstead is a small, predominantly rural ward in the district of Broadland, in the county of Norfolk, England. It comprises a mix of farmland, scattered hamlets and a historic village core, with buildings and lanes that reflect several centuries of local history. Agriculture still shapes the local economy, while a significant number of residents commute to nearby Norwich for work and services.
Socially the area retains a close‑knit village feel, with parish activities, village halls and local clubs playing a big role in community life. Wildlife and landscape conservation are notable interests - hedgerows, ponds and nearby waterways attract birdlife and walkers - and the tranquillity and historic character make it appealing for those seeking rural living within easy reach of The Broads and urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Plumstead
Most populated places nearby
- Norwich 4.8 miles
- Lowestoft 18.2 miles
- Great Yarmouth 14.2 miles
- Beccles 15.4 miles
- North Walsham 11.9 miles
- Diss 22.2 miles
- Attleborough 18.4 miles
- Bradwell 13.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great and Little Plumstead Parish 0 miles
- Little Plumstead Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Thorpe End Built-up area 1 mile
- Rackheath Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Postwick with Witton Parish 1.7 miles
- Postwick Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Blofield Heath Built-up area 2 miles
- Salhouse Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Thorpe St. Andrew Parish 2.1 miles
- Thorpe St. Andrew South East Ward 2.1 miles
- Thorpe St. Andrew North West Ward 2.2 miles
- Brundall Built-up area 2.4 miles
Example postcodes in Plumstead
NR13 5JG, NR13 5HP, NR13 5EA, NR13 5DQ, NR13 5AU, NR13 5BU, NR13 5GA, NR13 5EG, NR13 5JL … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 5 miles
- Stansted Airport 72 miles
- Salhouse Railway Station 1.9 miles
- Brundall Gardens Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Plumstead Ad
- The Maids Head Hotel 4 4.1 miles
- The Castle 3.6 miles
- The Oaklands Hotel 3 2.5 miles
- Host and Stay - The Rowton 1.5 miles
- Premier Inn Norwich East 3 1.6 miles
- The Old Rectory Hotel 3.9 miles
- The Rising Sun 5.6 miles
- The Stag 2.1 miles
- Hotel Wroxham 4 4.4 miles
- Sprowston Manor Hotel, Spa & Golf 4 2.5 miles
Local points of interest
- Plumstead Hall Estate 1 mile
- RSPB Surlingham Church Marsh Nature reserve 2.8 miles
- Mid-Yare National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 3.3 miles
- Carrow Road Stadium 4 miles
- Chapelfield Centre Shopping centre 4.6 miles
- Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Museum 6.9 miles
- Hickling Broad National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 10.1 miles
- Saint Mary's Church, East Ruston (Redundant) Historic site 11.7 miles
- East Ruston Old Vicarage Gardens 11.9 miles
- Blickling Hall Historic site 13.2 miles
- Cart Gap Beach 13.3 miles
- Hemsby Beach Beach 13.6 miles