What type of property is 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA last sold for £167,000 in November 2021, around 5 years ago. Before that, it sold for £93,000 in January 2011, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

Across 2 sales between January 2011 and November 2021, 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA rose from £93,000 to £167,000, a change of £74,000. That works out to roughly +5.5% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in July 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft), around 23 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR1 2LA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA located?

15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR1 postcode district in Norfolk.

What is crime like near 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

Police records around 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA show an average of 329 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (12% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The closest primary school to 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is Lakenham Primary School (452m), one of 16 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hewett Academy (743m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The closest rail stop to 15 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is Norwich Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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15 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 15 Birkbeck Close

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

15 Birkbeck Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2020) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since June 2010. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79).

Across 2011–2021, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 is 28.7% above the 2021 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£228/sq ft) was about 97.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £167,000 in November 2021. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

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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)

Jul 2020

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 July 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2020from Jun 2010

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Birkbeck Close 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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2021)

£167,000

Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

11 November 2021Most recent
£167,000
+79.6%over 10 years
7 January 2011
£93,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2LA: £166,000 (2025–2013).

Nearby sales in NR1 2LA

On the street

Versus other Birkbeck Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Birkbeck Close is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,456

Street avg £2,124

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 76 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

329/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.7 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Lakenham Primary School. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR1 2LA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 2LA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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