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79b, Flat 2, Cambridge Street, Norwich, NR2 2BA

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
41 m²
441 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 79b

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

79b is a detached house in Norwich (NR2 2BA). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1950-1966. At 41 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 79b (41–74 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (69 versus a worst of 60). The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (98 m² across 36 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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 5)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2009from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD67toF22
Heating System
Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
Gas MultipointImmersion

Hot water system changed

Mar 2009from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromF22toD64
Heating System
Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel
ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Hot Water
ImmersionGas Multipoint

Hot water system upgraded

Roof
AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

May 2009from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD64toC71
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
50%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Aug 2023from May 2009
Heating Controls
FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Walls
Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryGround Floor MaisonetteEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 79b, Flat 2, Cambridge Street, Norwich, NR2 2BA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

79b 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.

79b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£153,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR2 2BA: £376,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Cambridge Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 79b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 79b

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

Pick your report · every report is £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.

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

5/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.9 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Bignold Primary School and Nursery. 36 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 2BA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR2 2BA

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR2 2BA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.8dB

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 79b, Flat 2, Cambridge Street, Norwich, NR2 2BA. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.