18 Christopher Close, Norwich, NR1 2PQ
About 18 Christopher Close
18 Christopher Close is a one-bedroom property in Norwich (NR1 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the 6th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 42–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 27 units on file. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 9 years since the last transfer (April 2017). Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1997–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £135,000 is 22.2% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 24% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
Outside
- Private gardenFront
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
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Planning history
18 Christopher 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1997.
£135,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 19 years.
£110,500
Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 19 years.
Sales timeline
27 April 2017Most recent
£110,500
+19.5%over 13 years20 April 2004
£92,500
+40.2%over 2 years10 December 2001
£66,000
+85.9%over 3 years15 December 1997
£35,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2PQ: £175,044 (2025–2024).
Nearby sales in NR1 2PQ
Versus other Christopher Close homes
On epc rating, 18 Christopher Close runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,255
Street avg £2,124
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 69 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
1.6 km
Norwich Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Hewett Academy. 25 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.6dB







