5 Birkbeck Road, Norwich, NR1 2JZ
About 5 Birkbeck Road
5 Birkbeck Road is a semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2JZ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 72). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since February 2016. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
5 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
5 Birkbeck Road has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£190,000
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 2JZ: £140,000 (2025–2021).
Versus other Birkbeck Road homes
On habitable rooms, 5 Birkbeck Road stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
72 (C)
Street avg 63 (D)
Floor Area
73 m²
Street avg 70 m²
CO₂ Emissions
2.3 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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.
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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







