42a, Park Lane, Norwich, NR2 3EF
About 42a
42a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Norwich (NR2 3EF). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band A. At 41 m² this is the 10th smallest of 37 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 25–172 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1996–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£306/sq ft) was about 50% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold June 2024 for £135,000.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
Energy performance
42a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 4 October 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
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Planning history
42a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
42a has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.
£140,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 28 years.
£135,000
Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
3 June 2024Most recent
£135,000
+419.2%over 26 years17 July 1997
£26,000
+30.0%22 May 1997
£20,000
-42.8%over 1 year22 February 1996
£34,953
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR2 3EF: £137,500 (2025–2022).
Versus other Park Lane homes
EPC Rating for 42a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,293
Street avg £2,862
Floor Area
41 m²
Street avg 42 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 2.8 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
270/mo
Falling year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.1 km
Norwich Rail Station — railway station.
Closest school
0.3 km
Avenue Junior School. 37 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.2dB







