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The Cottage, Rectory Lane, Bunwell, Norwich, NR16 1QU
This 157 square metre property in Bunwell, Norwich, Norwich carries an energy performance rating of E. It is heated by oil-fired central heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £475,000 back in 2011.
Property Type
Detached House
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Floor Area
157 m²
Council Tax
Band E
Property Features
Built Before 1900
Private Garden
Enclosed private garden
Off Road Parking
Annexe
Self-contained secondary dwelling
Period Features
Original architectural details
Private Land
Significant plot of land included
Scenic Views
Noteworthy views from the property
Recently Refurbished
Renovated and updated
Grade Listed
Heritage-protected building
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E54
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
8.5 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2025from Aug 2010
EPC improved fromD56toE54
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Walls
Very PoorAverage
Wall insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
0%62%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£728,000
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Transaction history
£475,000Latest
May 2011Source: HM Land Registry
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May 2003
£235,000
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House Price Index
Norwich-0.6%
92.9
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Rectory Lane
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 5 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,025/£2,464 avg
LowerHigher
Higher than only 33% of similar properties
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
15 years/13 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 67% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
54 (E)/51 (E) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
157 m²/128 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than 60% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
8.5 t/year/8.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Around average
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
6 rooms/6 rooms avg
FewerMore
Around average
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Bunwell, Norwich
This property is located in Bunwell, a village in Norfolk, 11 miles south‑west of Norwich, within the NR 16 postal district.
Bunwell is a village and civil parish in the English county of Norfolk. It lies roughly 11 miles (18 km) south‑west of Norwich and about 4 ½ miles (7.2 km) east of Attleborough. The parish includes the hamlets of Bunwell Hill, Low Common and Cordwell, giving the area a spread of small settlements. The locality is part of the NR 16 postal district. As a rural community, Bunwell offers a traditional village character with a close‑knit population and a setting that is typical of the Norfolk countryside. The description highlights its status as a village and civil parish, and the summary provides its geographic context relative to nearby towns and the capital of the county. Residents and visitors can expect a peaceful environment with easy access to the surrounding hamlets and the nearby town of Norwich.
Places to visit
Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
42.7dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
36.0dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
4 months of data for Norwich
Total Crimes
6
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual3(50%)
Public Order2(33%)
Shoplifting1(17%)
Recent Incidents
Shoplifting
Nov 2025On or near Heath Road
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Heath Road
Public Order
Oct 2025On or near Colman Way
Public Order
Sept 2025On or near Heath Road
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near White Hart Street
Violence & Sexual
Aug 2025On or near Colman Way
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
3 within 3kmP
Bunwell Primary School
1.2km
15 mins
P
Carleton Rode Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
1.5km
18 mins
P
Tacolneston Church of England Primary Academy
2.6km
31 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Map
3 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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