What type of property is 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE last change hands?

1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE last sold for £147,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £124,995 in February 2013, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

Across 2 sales between February 2013 and March 2016, 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE rose from £124,995 to £147,000, a change of £22,005. That works out to roughly +5.4% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in November 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR1 1GE. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE located?

1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR1 postcode district in Norfolk.

How safe is the area around 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

Police records around 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (385% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

The closest primary school to 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE is Lakenham Primary School (899m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Notre Dame High School, Norwich (1.0km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE?

The closest rail stop to 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, NR1 1GE is Norwich Rail Station, 792m away.

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1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, Norwich, NR1 1GE

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 1 Gavin Bank

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

1 Gavin Bank is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 1GE). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. At 51 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 1 Gavin Bank (51–70 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 5 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in November 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Main heating runs on electricity.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. At 51 m² it's 22.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 47 EPCs). Across 2013–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes

Outside

ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

Building

TenureFreehold
RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Nov 2012

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Hot Water

ImmersionImmersion (Off-Peak)

Hot water system upgraded

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatFreeholdEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Gavin Bank, Geoffrey Watling Way, Norwich, NR1 1GE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Gavin Bank 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Current estimate

£161,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£147,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

22 March 2016Most recent
£147,000
+17.6%over 3 years
22 February 2013
£124,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 1GE: £177,500 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in NR1 1GE

On the street

Versus other Geoffrey Watling Way homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Gavin Bank is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,882

Street avg £2,680

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Below

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Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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

Full Norwich report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.9 km

Lakenham Primary School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR1 1GE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 1GE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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