What type of property is 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is a 1-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ last change hands?

20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ last sold for £124,500 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £36,950 in August 1998, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

Across 2 sales between August 1998 and October 2024, 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ rose from £36,950 to £124,500, a change of £87,550. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2024. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft), around 51 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 30% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR1 2PQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ 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 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ located?

20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR1 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ 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 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

The closest primary school to 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is Lakenham Primary School (490m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hewett Academy (305m), with 7 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

The closest rail stop to 20 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is Norwich Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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20 Christopher Close, Norwich, NR1 2PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Christopher Close

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

20 Christopher Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 51 m² this is the 8th 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, with this unit at the top. Period features are noted in the property record. The latest certificate (February 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band.

At 51 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 26 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £152,000 is 22.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£227/sq ft) was about 34.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2024 for £124,500.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageSingle

Building

Heating systemGas
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.

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Christopher Close, Norwich, NR1 2PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Christopher Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

20 Christopher Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£152,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£124,500

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2024Most recent
£124,500
+236.9%over 26 years
5 August 1998
£36,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2PQ: £175,044 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NR1 2PQ

On the street

Versus other Christopher Close homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Christopher Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,441

Street avg £2,116

Above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 69 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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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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1 Eleanor Road

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1 Abbot Road

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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

1.6 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Hewett Academy. 25 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 2PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

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