57b, Grove Road, Norwich, NR1 3RQ
About 57b
57b is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Norwich (NR1 3RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The property has an EV charger on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.
Across 1996–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £190,000 is 28.4% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£250/sq ft) was about 32.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 9 years ago, in June 2017. At 55 m² it's 25.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (74 m² median across 42 EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Central heatingYes
- EV chargerYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 May 2036
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
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Hot water system upgraded
High performance glazing installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, 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.
£190,000
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 floor area, 57b runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,691
Street avg £2,409
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 85 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 t/year
Street avg 2.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
329/mo
Falling 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







