What type of property is 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ?

21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ?

21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ last sold for £115,000 in February 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £35,000 in June 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2000 and February 2008, 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ rose from £35,000 to £115,000, a change of £80,000. That works out to roughly +16.6% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ have?

The current EPC rating for 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in July 2021. It has improved from a D recorded in July 2011. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ?

21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ heated?

The latest EPC at 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ had any planning applications?

21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in July 2012. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ?

21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ 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 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ located?

21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR1 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ in a safe area?

Police records around 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ 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 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ?

The closest primary school to 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ is The Free School Norwich (469m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Notre Dame High School, Norwich (292m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ?

The closest rail stop to 21 Gordon Square, NR1 3HJ is Norwich Rail Station, 1.0km away.

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21 Gordon Square, Norwich, NR1 3HJ

3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 21 Gordon Square

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

21 Gordon Square is a two-bedroom detached house in Norwich (NR1 3HJ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the 5th smallest of 27 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 50–92 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (July 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good.

It hasn't traded since February 2008, a hold of 18 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 16.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £137,000 is 19.1% above the 2008 sale price.

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 gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Jul 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2021from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Gordon Square, Norwich, NR1 3HJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 21 Gordon Square, Norwich, NR1 3HJ

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Feb 2005
Renovation
Outcome in report
Replacement of existing windows with brown PVCu windows (white inside).
New Windows
Reference
04/01403/NF3
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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.

21 Gordon Square has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£137,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.6% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£115,000

Growth on file: 16.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

27 February 2008Most recent
£115,000
+47.4%over 5 years
9 September 2002
£78,000
+122.9%over 2 years
1 June 2000
£35,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 3HJ: £132,500 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NR1 3HJ

On the street

Versus other Gordon Square homes

Four headline reads against 21 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 21 Gordon Square stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,091

Street avg £2,134

On par

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

1.0 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Notre Dame High School, Norwich. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR1 3HJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 3HJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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