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31 Beechbank, Norwich, NR2 2AL

Solar panels
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 2nd
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
37 m²
398 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 31 Beechbank

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

31 Beechbank is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Norwich (NR2 2AL). It has a recorded floor area of 37 m² (around 398 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position. At 37 m² this is the 4th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–164 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 37 units on file. The latest certificate (April 2018) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2012. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor.

Across 2012–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 11% below the 2025 sale of £145,000, a rare downward gap that often correlates with deferred maintenance or unfinished works. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£364/sq ft) was about 83.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. A recent sale: £145,000 in June 2025. At 37 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • Solar panelsYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
2.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 April 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2018from May 2012
Hot Water
GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%80%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 31 Beechbank, Norwich, NR2 2AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

31 Beechbank has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.5% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£145,000

Growth on file: 3.5% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 June 2025Most recent

    £145,000

    +54.3%over 12 years
  2. 12 November 2012

    £94,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR2 2AL: £163,000 (2026–2022).

On the street

Versus other Beechbank homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

31 Beechbank outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,919

Street avg £2,658

Strongly above

Floor Area

37 m²

Street avg 41 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 31 Beechbank

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £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

270/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.3 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Colman Infant School. 30 schools 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 NR2 2AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR2 2AL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR2 2AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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 31 Beechbank, Norwich, NR2 2AL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.