57b, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ
About 57b
57b is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Norwich (NR1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 36 m² (around 388 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band A. At 36 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (36–177 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to A across 42 units on file. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and main heating dropped from Good to Very Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.
At 36 m² it sits well below the postcode median (74 m² across 41 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£382/sq ft) was about 101.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Central heatingYes
- EV chargerYes
Energy performance
57b's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Changed to a more efficient fuel source
Hot water system changed
Window efficiency improved
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
57b 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
Price for 57b has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.
£151,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 21 years.
£148,000
Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 21 years.
Sales timeline
11 June 2017Most recent
£148,000
+34.5%over 10 years23 March 2007
£110,000
+197.3%over 10 years25 July 1996
£37,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 3RQ: £185,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in NR1 3RQ
23 Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ
Sold May 2025
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Sold Feb 2025
£185,00053 Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ
Sold Jul 2024
£280,000Marlborough House, Flat 10, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ
Sold Jan 2024
£180,000Marlborough House, Flat 11, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ
Sold Oct 2023
£165,000
Versus other Grove Road homes
On epc rating, 57b stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£4,111
Street avg £2,524
Floor Area
36 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.2 t/year
Street avg 4.0 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
1.4 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







