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18 Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
77 m²
829 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 18 Birkbeck Road

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

18 Birkbeck Road is a semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 62.7% above the 2015 sale of £126,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£152/sq ft) was about 16.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). On the market in May 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 11 years.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jul 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from Jan 2014
EPC improved fromD61toC70
Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
73%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 Birkbeck Road has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

18 Birkbeck Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2015)

£126,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 May 2015Most recent

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2JZ: £140,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Birkbeck Road homes

Four headline reads against 27 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 18 Birkbeck Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,636

Street avg £1,906

Below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 70 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 Birkbeck Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£204k

1 Beeching Close

NR1 2LF

£207k

1 Birkbeck Close

NR1 2LA

£203k

1 Arnold Miller Road

NR1 2JD

£202k

1 Christopher Close

NR1 2PQ

2 bed1 bath
£202k

1 Duckett Close

NR1 2LR

£210k

1 Cavell Road

NR1 2LL

2 bed2 bath
£213k

1 Argyle Street

NR1 2BZ

£216k

1 Bracondale Court, Bracondale

NR1 2AS

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

Crime

329/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.8 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery. 23 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 NR1 2JZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR1 2JZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 2JZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.