Skip to content
UK Property Looker

5 The Old Smithy, Main Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3HS

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
96 m²
1033 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 5 The Old Smithy

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

5 The Old Smithy is a semi-detached house in Filby, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth (NR29 3HS). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (November 2024) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since January 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £349,000 sits 71.1% above the 2003 sale of £204,000. At 96 m² it's 29.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (137 m² median across 42 EPCs).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 The Old Smithy

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
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 3)
Nov 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Feb 2011
EPC improved fromD59toB83
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Nov 2024from Nov 2019
EPC improved fromB83toC72
Heating System
Heat PumpGas Boiler

Heating system changed

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar PV

Solar PV panels (40 kWp) installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £955 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 The Old Smithy, Main Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3HS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 The Old Smithy has no planning applications on record.

6

But the area is active

6 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.

5 The Old Smithy valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£349,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£204,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 January 2003Most recent

    £204,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR29 3HS: £300,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Main Road homes

Four headline reads against 42 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 The Old Smithy stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,125

Street avg £2,053

On par

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 162 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 The Old Smithy

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

Larger development activity nearby

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£350k

1 2 Howletts Cottages, Thrigby Road, Filby

NR29 3HJ

£384k

1 Bessey Close, Filby

NR29 3HQ

£310k

1 Church Farm Cottages, Main Road, Clippesby

NR29 3BQ

£308k

1 Archway Cottages, Main Road, Filby

NR29 3HS

3 bed1 bath
£283k

1 Broadview Court, Thrigby Road, Filby

NR29 3HJ

3 bed2 bath
£436k

1 Bridge Cottage, Main Road, Filby

NR29 3AA

£447k

1 Chimney Springs, Ormesby

NR29 3NE

4 bed2 bath
£452k

1 Bracecamp Close, Ormesby

NR29 3PR

5 bed2 bath
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Great Yarmouth district page.
Full Great Yarmouth report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

1.3 km

Filby Primary School. 3 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 NR29 3HS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR29 3HS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR29 3HS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

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 5 The Old Smithy, Main Road, Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3HS. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.