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55c, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ

3 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 65
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 55c

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

55c is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2024) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). At 71 m² this is the 17th smallest of 42 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–177 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to A across 42 units on file. Other recorded features include a basement.

Held since April 2004 — that's 22 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2004, sale prices on this property compounded at 15.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £179,000 is 27.9% above the 2004 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
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • BasementYes

Outside

  • Shared gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Heating systemGas
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Jan 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2024from Sept 2009
EPC improved fromC72toD65
Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
44%71%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 55c, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

55c has no planning applications on record.

1

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.

55c has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£179,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 15.6% per year over 8 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2004)

£140,000

Growth on file: 15.6% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 April 2004Most recent

    £140,000

    +139.3%over 4 years

  2. 16 June 1999

    £58,500

    +28.6%over 2 years

  3. 7 July 1996

    £45,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 3RQ: £185,000 (2025–2023).

On the street

Versus other Grove Road homes

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

On years held, 55c stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,972

Street avg £2,667

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 59 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 55c

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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£218k

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NR1 3BN

2 bed2 bath
£223k

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2 bed1 bath
£234k

1 Crooks Place

NR1 3UF

2 bed2 bath
£135k

1 Ashby Street

NR1 3PT

2 bed
£300k

1 Chapelfield Gardens, Coburg Street

NR1 3BF

2 bed2 bath
£303k

1 Cricket Ground Road

NR1 3AZ

2 bed2 bath
£183k

1 Grove Road

NR1 3RQ

1 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

1.4 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.4 km

Norwich City College of Further and Higher Education. 33 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 3RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.9dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 55c, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.