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White House, Rectory Road, Wortham, Diss, IP22 1SS

9 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About White House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

White House is a semi-detached house in Wortham, Diss, Diss (IP22 1SS). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil.

At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (109 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £417,000 sits 51.6% above the 2018 sale of £275,000. 9 planning records sit against the property, 6 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 8 years ago, in February 2018.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

White House's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromF34toD67
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
41%78%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against White House, Rectory Road, Wortham, Diss, IP22 1SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Council records include a two-storey rear extension at White House.

  1. Sept 2025
    New BuildOutline
    In report

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed use or Development - Confirmation of lawful commencement of Erection of 1no. dwelling as approved under Outline Planning Permission DC/18/03677 + Reserved Matters DC/20/04953

    Agent
    GORSE COTTAGE DEVELOPMENT LTD
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/25/02535
    View planning record
  2. Feb 2021
    New BuildOutline
    In report

    Application for approval of reserved matters following outline approval. Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout, Scale and Access relating to DC/18/03677- Erection of 1No dwelling.

    Agent
    Phil Cobbold Planning Ltd
    Documents
    24 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/20/04953
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

White House valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£417,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£275,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 28 February 2018Most recent

    £275,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP22 1SS: £320,000 (2021–1995).

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On the street

Versus other Rectory Road homes

Three headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

White House outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 55 (E)

Above

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 7.0 t/year

Above
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Diss district page.

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.4 km

Old Dick Junction — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Roydon Primary School. 4 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP22 1SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP22 1SS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP22 1SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
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80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about White House, Rectory Road, Wortham, Diss, IP22 1SS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.