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21 Poplar Drive, Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3HU

3 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
164 m²
1765 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 21 Poplar Drive

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

21 Poplar Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Filby, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth (NR29 3HU). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. At 164 m² the property is well over the postcode median (90 m² across 15 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2007–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £391,000 is 24.1% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: May 2019 at £315,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • GarageEn bloc
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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.

21 Poplar Drive's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
7.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from May 2012
EPC improved fromE40toD61
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel
ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21 Poplar Drive, Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

1 application on record at 21 Poplar Drive, Filby, Great Yarmouth, NR29 3HU

1 live now
0decisions14documents6nearby
Flagged:Retrospective
  1. Feb 2026
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Retrospective application for removal of metal balustrade railings around the first floor rear roof terrace and replacement with a glazed balustrade enclosure.

    Retrospective
    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    06/26/0135/HH
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

21 Poplar Drive's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£391,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.5% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£315,000

Growth on file: 1.5% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 May 2019Most recent

    £315,000

    +50.0%over 6 years

  2. 21 March 2013

    £210,000

    -19.8%over 6 years

  3. 3 January 2007

    £262,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR29 3HU: £425,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Poplar Drive homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 21 Poplar Drive runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,921

Street avg £2,315

Below

Floor Area

164 m²

Street avg 118 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21 Poplar Drive

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

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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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£308k

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£498k

1 Church View, Fleggburgh

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3 bed2 bath
£283k

1 Broadview Court, Thrigby Road, Filby

NR29 3HJ

3 bed2 bath
£561k

1 Church Lane, Runham

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3 bed
£263k

1 Appleton Drive, Ormesby

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2 bed1 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

1.1 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 3HU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR29 3HU

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR29 3HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.8dB

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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