Traditional county: Norfolk · District / Borough: Broadland · Region: Eastern
Explore New Rackheath, Norfolk with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the New Rackheath map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | New Rackheath |
| Traditional County | Norfolk |
| District / Borough | Broadland |
| Region | Eastern |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.663989 |
| Longitude | 1.381376 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
The character of New Rackheath is shaped by its proximity to Norwich and its rural surroundings. It lies 7.1 km east-north-east of Norwich (from Norwich: bearing 57°T, OS grid TG 287 127), and is situated north-east of Rackheath village. As a suburban expansion, New Rackheath primarily comprises residential housing, offering a quieter lifestyle for those commuting to the nearby city. The landscape around New Rackheath is predominantly agricultural, with arable fields stretching towards the horizon. While lacking ancient landmarks within its immediate boundaries, its position allows easy access to the historic sites and amenities of Norwich. The development of New Rackheath reflects the growth patterns of many English districts, balancing suburban convenience with a connection to the Norfolk countryside.
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Explore New Rackheath, Norfolk, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.663989, 1.381376. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |