59a, Prince Of Wales Road, Norwich, NR1 1BL
About 59a
59a is a mid-terrace house in Norwich (NR1 1BL). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 371 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows an E (score 49), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in December 2011 the rating was G, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 67). Main heating runs on to be used only when there is no heating/hot. The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement.
Energy performance
59a sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Dec 2021
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
59a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
59a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£141,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 2 sales in NR1 1BL: £117,500 (2016–2007).
Versus other Prince Of Wales Road homes
59a is notably below the street on epc rating.
EPC Rating
49 (E)
Street avg 66 (D)
Floor Area
35 m²
Street avg 38 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 1.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
10/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.4 km
Norwich Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.2 km
Charles Darwin Primary School. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.4dB







