What kind of home is 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

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

What was the last sold price for 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA last sold for £102,000 in May 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA have?

The current EPC rating for 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in May 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NR1 2LA. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA use?

The latest EPC at 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA had any planning applications?

9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA has council approval for rear extension granted in June 2007 under ref. 07/00542/F. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

9 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 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA in?

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

How safe is the area around 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

Police records around 9 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 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The closest primary school to 9 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 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA?

The closest rail stop to 9 Birkbeck Close, NR1 2LA is Norwich Rail Station, 1.7km away.

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9 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 9 Birkbeck Close

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

9 Birkbeck Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2LA). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump.

Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 136.3% above the 2012 sale of £102,000. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2007. Past consents include an extension and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Last changed hands 14 years ago, in May 2012.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2025from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromE43toD62

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 9 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

9 Birkbeck Close has an approved rear extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 9 Birkbeck Close, Norwich, NR1 2LA

1decisions1extensions5documents1nearby

Jun 2007
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Garden room conservatory to rear.
Extension
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
07/00542/F
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

9 Birkbeck Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£241,000

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Last sold (2012)

£102,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

31 May 2012Most recent
£102,000

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.

9 Birkbeck Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,244

Street avg £2,037

Below

Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

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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

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

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FAQ

Common questions

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