What type of property is 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ last sold for £255,000 in September 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £102,000 in July 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2010 and September 2023, 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ rose from £102,000 to £255,000, a change of £153,000. That works out to roughly +7.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

The current EPC rating for 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is D with a score of 55 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has improved from a G recorded in April 2010 (3 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (635 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ 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 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ located?

3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ sits in Old Lakenham, Norwich, Norwich. It falls within the NR1 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ 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.

Which schools serve 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

The closest primary school to 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery (555m), one of 11 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hewett Academy (1.2km), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

The closest rail stop to 3 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is Norwich Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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3 Railway Cottages, Old Lakenham, Norwich, NR1 2LZ

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

59 m²

635 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 55

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Railway Cottages

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

3 Railway Cottages is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Old Lakenham, Norwich, Norwich (NR1 2LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 55), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2010 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£402/sq ft) was about 18% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: September 2023 at £255,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D55

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Apr 2010

EPC improved fromG4toD55

Main Fuel

ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Hot Water

Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Railway Cottages, Old Lakenham, Norwich, NR1 2LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Railway Cottages 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 Railway Cottages has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£255,000

Growth on file: 7.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

7 September 2023Most recent
£255,000
+150.0%over 13 years
22 July 2010
£102,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2LZ: £181,000 (2024–2006).

Nearby sales in NR1 2LZ

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Comparables

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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

2.3 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Edith Cavell Academy and Nursery. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 2LZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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