What kind of home is 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF is a 2-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF last change hands?

2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF last sold for £310,000 in March 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £207,000 in July 2018, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

Across 2 sales between July 2018 and March 2025, 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF rose from £207,000 to £310,000, a change of £103,000. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

The current EPC rating for 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF use?

The latest EPC at 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF is in council tax band C.

Which area is 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF in?

2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF sits in Attleborough. It falls within the NR17 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 75% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

The closest primary school to 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF is Rosecroft Primary School (577m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Attleborough Academy (1.4km).

What is the nearest station to 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF?

The closest rail stop to 2 Birch Drive, NR17 2HF is Attleborough Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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2 Birch Drive, Attleborough, NR17 2HF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Birch Drive

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

2 Birch Drive is a two-bedroom detached house in Attleborough (NR17 2HF). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Most recent transfer was March 2025 at £310,000 — fresh data. Across 2018–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£339/sq ft) was about 65.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
OutbuildingsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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)

Nov 2024

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2024from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromE42toD64

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

17%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birch Drive, Attleborough, NR17 2HF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Birch Drive has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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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.

2 Birch Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£304,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£310,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

30 March 2025Most recent
£310,000
+49.8%over 6 years
8 July 2018
£207,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR17 2HF: £250,000 (2023–2019).

Nearby sales in NR17 2HF

On the street

Versus other Birch Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Birch Drive is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,647

Street avg £2,420

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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 Attleborough district page.

Full Attleborough report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Attleborough Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.6 km

Rosecroft Primary School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR17 2HF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR17 2HF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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