What kind of home is 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ last change hands?

4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ last sold for £200,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £181,000 in November 2016, so prices have been rising over 2 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2016 and November 2018, 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ rose from £181,000 to £200,000, a change of £19,000. That works out to roughly +5.2% per year compounded over 2 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

The current EPC rating for 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is F with a score of 35 out of 100, lodged in November 2018. It has improved from a G recorded in August 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 12% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR1 2LZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ use?

The latest EPC at 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ in?

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

How safe is the area around 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

Police records around 4 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.

What schools are near 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

The closest primary school to 4 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 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ?

The closest rail stop to 4 Railway Cottages, NR1 2LZ is Norwich Rail Station, 2.3km away.

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

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 35

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 4 Railway Cottages

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

4 Railway Cottages is a two-bedroom detached house in Old Lakenham, Norwich, Norwich (NR1 2LZ). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2018) shows an F (score 35), near the bottom of the EPC scale. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was G, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 79), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Period features are noted in the property record.

Across 2016–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £250,000 is 25% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£357/sq ft) was about 19.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £200,000.

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
FireplaceYes

Outside

Summer houseYes

Building

Central heatingYes
Period featuresYes

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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.

4 Railway Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2018

EPC Rating

F35

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

8.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Aug 2016

EPC improved fromG20toF35

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

86%43%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraDetached BungalowEPC FPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Railway Cottages, Old Lakenham, Norwich, NR1 2LZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 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.

4 Railway Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£250,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.2% per year over 2 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£200,000

Growth on file: 5.2% per year over 2 years.

Sales timeline

8 November 2018Most recent
£200,000
+10.5%over 1 year
18 November 2016
£181,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2LZ: £150,000 (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

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FAQ

Common questions

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