What kind of home is 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

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

When did 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA last change hands?

3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA last sold for £45,500 in March 2000, around 26 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,000 in June 1996, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1996 and March 2000, 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA rose from £34,000 to £45,500, a change of £11,500. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in May 2015. It has dropped from a D recorded in June 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA use?

The latest EPC at 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

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

Which area is 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA in?

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

How safe is the area around 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

Police records around 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA show an average of 10 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (385% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The closest primary school to 3 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 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The closest rail stop to 3 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is Norwich Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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3 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 3 Birkbeck Close

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

3 Birkbeck Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (June 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Held since March 2000 — that's 26 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2000, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 346.2% above the 2000 sale of £45,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£55/sq ft) was about 55.3% below the postcode norm. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 77% of similar EPCs).

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
DrivewayYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 20 May 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2015

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Jun 2010

EPC improved fromD56toE48

Heating Controls

FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 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.

3 Birkbeck Close's modelled value sits at over four times its earliest registered sale price (1996).

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2000)

£45,500

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

15 March 2000Most recent
£45,500
+33.8%over 3 years
30 June 1996
£34,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2LA: £166,000 (2022–2013).

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.

3 Birkbeck Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£591

Street avg £2,200

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Norwich district page.

Full Norwich report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

10/mo

Rising 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

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FAQ

Common questions

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