What kind of home is St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL is a detached house.

How energy efficient is St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

The current EPC rating for St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2025. It has dropped from a C recorded in July 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (2,433 sq ft). That makes it about 283% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NR1 4JL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL use?

The latest EPC at St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL had any planning applications?

The only planning records linked to St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL is in council tax band C.

Which area is St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL in?

St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR1 postcode district in Norfolk.

How safe is the area around St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

Police records around St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL 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.

What schools are near St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

The closest primary school to St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL is Lionwood Junior School (321m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Jane Austen College (1.4km), with 9 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL?

The closest rail stop to St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, NR1 4JL is Norwich Rail Station, 663m away.

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St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, Norwich, NR1 4JL

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

226 m²

2433 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About St Matthews Vicarage

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

St Matthews Vicarage is a detached house in Norwich (NR1 4JL). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2025) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (July 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (59 m² across 22 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2024.

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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 2025

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2025from Jul 2015

EPC improved fromC69toD67

Low Energy Lighting

67%92%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, Norwich, NR1 4JL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at St Matthews Vicarage, Albert Place, Norwich, NR1 4JL

1decisions

Feb 2024
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 ash, ivy covered stem and leaning towards the Vicarage: Reduce entire crown from current height 14m & width 10m to 10m & 6m; T2 holly, tree growing against the garage roof: Clear from garage giving 1m clearance.
Reference
24/00056/TCA
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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.

St Matthews Vicarage has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£535,000

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR1 4JL: £121,500 (2024–2011).

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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.

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

10/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Lionwood Junior School. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR1 4JL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR1 4JL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.9dB

Low

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