What kind of home is 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS?

2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS is a 3-bedroom mid-terrace house.

What did 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS sell for?

2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS last sold for £145,000 in April 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS?

The current EPC rating for 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS?

2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS use?

The latest EPC at 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS?

2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS in?

2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS sits in West Pottergate, Norwich, Norwich. It falls within the NR2 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS in a safe area?

Police records around 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (238% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS?

The closest primary school to 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS is Recreation Road Infant School (657m), one of 30 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form Free School (849m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS?

The closest rail stop to 2 The Shrublands, NR2 4BS is Norwich Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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2 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 The Shrublands

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

2 The Shrublands is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in West Pottergate, Norwich, Norwich (NR2 4BS). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since January 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Untraded for 15 years, with the last transfer in April 2011. On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 is 49.7% above the 2011 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Central heatingYes

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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.

2 The Shrublands sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Jan 2011

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

33%56%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 The Shrublands has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

2 The Shrublands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£145,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

7 April 2011Most recent
£145,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR2 4BS: £205,000 (2023–2013).

Nearby sales in NR2 4BS

On the street

Versus other The Shrublands homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 The Shrublands runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,908

Street avg £2,700

Strongly below

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 3.3 t/year

Strongly below

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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 Norwich district page.

Full Norwich report

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

2.0 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.7 km

Recreation Road Infant School. 38 schools nearby.

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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 4BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR2 4BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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