What type of property is 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ last sold for £150,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2017. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2012 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (786 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ 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.

Where is 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ located?

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

Is 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ in a safe area?

Police records around 8 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 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 transport links are near 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ?

The closest rail stop to 8 Christopher Close, NR1 2PQ is Norwich Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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8 Christopher Close, Norwich, NR1 2PQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 1st

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

73 m²

786 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Christopher Close

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

8 Christopher Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 2PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 73 m² (around 786 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. At 73 m² this is the 15th 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. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. The latest certificate (April 2017) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good.

Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 is 22% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2019 at £150,000.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2017

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2017from May 2012

EPC improved fromE52toC71

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Christopher Close, Norwich, NR1 2PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

8 Christopher Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£183,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2019)

£150,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

28 March 2019Most recent
£150,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 2PQ: £175,044 (2025–2024).

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.

8 Christopher Close outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,055

Street avg £2,132

Below

Floor Area

73 m²

Street avg 68 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

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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 Abbot Road

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1 Bracondale Green

NR1 2AG

3 bed1 bath

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

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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