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42 Brownsfield, Roughton, Norwich, NR11 8LX

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
119 m²
1281 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 42 Brownsfield

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

42 Brownsfield is a three-bedroom detached house in Roughton, Norwich, Norwich (NR11 8LX). It has a recorded floor area of 119 m² (around 1281 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 119 m² the property is well over the postcode median (73 m² across 31 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1997–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 is 43.2% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£221/sq ft) was about 40.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: June 2018 at £283,500.

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Brownsfield

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Mar 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Jul 2017
EPC improved fromE47toD55
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
15%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2019from Jul 2018
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
FullProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Brownsfield, Roughton, Norwich, NR11 8LX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Brownsfield 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.

42 Brownsfield has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1997.

Current estimate

£406,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.5% per year over 21 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£283,500

Growth on file: 6.5% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 June 2018Most recent

    £283,500

    +288.4%over 21 years
  2. 17 January 1997

    £73,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR11 8LX: £250,000 (2019–2015).

On the street

Versus other Brownsfield homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 42 Brownsfield runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,382

Street avg £1,849

Above

Floor Area

119 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Brownsfield

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
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.

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.1 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy. 1 school 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 NR11 8LX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR11 8LX

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR11 8LX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

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 42 Brownsfield, Roughton, Norwich, NR11 8LX. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.