What type of property is 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA last change hands?

8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA last sold for £200,000 in December 2015, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £169,995 in August 2007, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and December 2015, 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA rose from £169,995 to £200,000, a change of £30,005. That works out to roughly +2% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

The current EPC rating for 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 22 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR13 3DA. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA has 4 approved extension applications on file including two-storey side and rear extension and part-single-part-two-storey side and rear extension. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA located?

8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA sits in Acle, Norwich, Norwich. It falls within the NR13 postcode district in Norfolk.

How safe is the area around 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

Police records around 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 25% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

The closest primary school to 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA is Acle Church of England Primary Academy (1.5km). The closest secondary is Acle Academy (849m).

What is the nearest station to 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA?

The closest rail stop to 8 Hillcrest, NR13 3DA is Acle Rail Station, 683m away.

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8 Hillcrest, Acle, Norwich, NR13 3DA

5 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Hillcrest

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

8 Hillcrest is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Acle, Norwich, Norwich (NR13 3DA). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2015) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 112), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from October 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

5 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £278,000 is 39% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 58% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in December 2015 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years.

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Risks

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similar homes nearby

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the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Oct 2025

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Hillcrest, Acle, Norwich, NR13 3DA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Hillcrest has been through 5 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

Aug 2023
Amendment
In report
Non material amendment 20221130 - Change from white upvc windows to anthracite grey upvc windows.
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
2023/2108
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Sept 2022
PorchFull
In report
Extension: Two storey · Side and rear of property
1.Two storey side & front extension 2. Single storey front porch 3. Single storey rear extension 4. Ancillary building for use as gym
Agent
JMR Architectural Designs
Extension
Documents
12 docs on file
Reference
20221130
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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.

8 Hillcrest valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£278,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£200,000

Growth on file: 2.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

18 December 2015Most recent
£200,000
+17.7%over 8 years
23 August 2007
£169,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR13 3DA: £225,000 (2024–2011).

Nearby sales in NR13 3DA

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On the street

Versus other Hillcrest homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Hillcrest lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,985

Street avg £2,793

On par

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.7 km

Acle Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.8 km

Acle Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR13 3DA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR13 3DA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.2dB

Low

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