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EPC B
About Brightside
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Brightside is a three-bedroom detached house in Hoveton, Norwich, Norwich (NR12 8UJ). It has a recorded floor area of 163 m² (around 1755 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2007-2011. The latest certificate (October 2021) returns a B (score 81), comfortably above the UK average. When first surveyed in March 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Untraded for 19 years, with the last transfer in January 2007. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Sale prices here have outpaced Norwich HPI: 16.9% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £548,000 sits 89% above the 2007 sale of £290,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£165/sq ft) was about 39.9% below the postcode norm. At 163 m² the property is well over the postcode median (106 m² across 36 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused.
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
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageYes
Building
Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Brightside ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
B81
C
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Brightside, Brimbelow Road, Hoveton, Norwich, NR12 8UJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
- Jan 2023RenovationFullApprove Subject to Conditions
Install 12 linear metres of new multilock plastic quay heading incorporating new timber cappings and walings in front of the existing timber. Renew existing decking directly behind quay heading.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market — a high-water reference point.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£548,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 16.9% per year over 3 years.
Last sold (2007)
£290,000
Growth on file: 16.9% per year over 3 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Brimbelow Road homes
Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
EPC Rating for Brightside runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,779
Street avg £3,902
Floor Area
163 m²
Street avg 114 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Similar properties nearby
A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor 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.
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
2/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.7 km
Hoveton & Wroxham Rail Station — railway station.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR12 8UJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
46.9dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 4 points of interest in total.
Beautiful places to visit nearby
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Common questions
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