5 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS
About 5 The Shrublands
5 The Shrublands is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in West Pottergate, Norwich, Norwich (NR2 4BS). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in November 2016 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £236,000 is 15.1% above the 2017 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£241/sq ft) was about 21.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in May 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
- Cul-de-sacYes
Energy performance
The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 25 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
5 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.
Sales history & valuation
5 The Shrublands valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£236,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£205,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
23 May 2017Most recent
£205,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR2 4BS: £187,000 (2023–2013).
Nearby sales in NR2 4BS
8 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS
Sold Sept 2023
£270,0009 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS
Sold Feb 2023
£300,0006 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS
Sold Oct 2013
£160,0007 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS
Sold Oct 2012
£165,0002 The Shrublands, West Pottergate, Norwich, NR2 4BS
Sold Apr 2011
£145,000
Versus other The Shrublands homes
On floor area, 5 The Shrublands stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,595
Street avg £2,616
Floor Area
79 m²
Street avg 77 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.6 t/year
Street avg 3.5 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
270/mo
Falling 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.
Go deeper on the local area
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
53.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB







