Flat 6, 196 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1TJ
About Flat 6
Flat 6 is a mid-terrace house in Norwich (NR1 1TJ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the 4th smallest of 5 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 20–91 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 40). The latest certificate (March 2017) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Poor to Average.
At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (89 m² across 31 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
Flat 6 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
Flat 6 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£134,000
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 5 sales in NR1 1TJ: £382,500 (2024–2019).
Versus other Thorpe Road homes
Flat 6 outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
76 (C)
Street avg 54 (E)
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.6 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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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
0.9 km
Norwich Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Lionwood Infant and Nursery School. 28 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
48.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







