1 Sandfield Cottages, Sandfield Lane, Eccles, Norwich, NR16 2PB

This property is located in Eccles, a small village within the NR 16 postal district, historically known as Eccles‑on‑Sea and now largely merged with the sea.

Eccles on Sea, also called Eccles‑by‑the‑Sea, is an ancient fishing village in north‑east Norfolk that has largely been swept into the North Sea. The population is modest, reflecting its small size. Eccles Road railway station lies on the Breckland line in the east of England, serving the villages of Eccles, Quidenham and Wilby. The line runs between Cambridge in the west and Norwich in the east, providing a rail link that connects the locality to larger towns and cities. The settlement’s character is tied to its historical fishing heritage and its proximity to the coast, although the area has been largely absorbed by the sea. The postal district NR 16 places Eccles within the Norwich postal region, indicating its administrative linkage to the city of Norwich. The locality’s name and description highlight its past as a fishing community and its current integration into the broader coastal landscape of Norfolk.