23 Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZ
About 23 Birkbeck Road
23 Birkbeck Road is a mid-terrace house in Norwich (NR1 2JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in March 2025 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Most recent transfer was October 2025 at £140,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £186,000 is 32.9% above the 2025 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£188/sq ft) was about 47.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
23 Birkbeck Road 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
23 Birkbeck Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£186,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£140,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 October 2025Most recent
£140,000
29 October 2025
£140,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2JZ: £161,500 (2023–2019).
Versus other Birkbeck Road homes
Years Held for 23 Birkbeck Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,029
Street avg £1,857
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 70 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.8dB







