What type of property is 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY is a mid-terrace house.

When did 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY last change hands?

28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY last sold for £150,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £91,000 in October 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

Across 3 sales between October 2003 and September 2019, 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY rose from £91,000 to £150,000, a change of £59,000. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

The current EPC rating for 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in March 2019. It has dropped from a C recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (732 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY heated?

The latest EPC at 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY located?

28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR3 postcode district in Norfolk.

What is crime like near 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

Police records around 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY show an average of 7 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 44% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (360% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

The closest primary school to 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY is Magdalen Gates Primary School (271m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Jane Austen College (551m), with 8 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY?

The closest rail stop to 28 Cowgate, NR3 1SY is Norwich Rail Station, 1.2km away.

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28 Cowgate, Norwich, NR3 1SY

3 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

68 m²

732 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 28 Cowgate

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

28 Cowgate is a mid-terrace house in Norwich (NR3 1SY). It has a recorded floor area of 68 m² (around 732 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (March 2019) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (October 2008); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

Across 2003–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £195,000 is 30% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£205/sq ft) was about 32.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £150,000 in September 2019.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2019

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2019from Oct 2008

EPC improved fromC69toD64

Roof

PoorAverage

Roof insulation improved

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 28 Cowgate, Norwich, NR3 1SY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

28 Cowgate has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

28 Cowgate valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£195,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£150,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2019Most recent
£150,000
+37.6%over 10 years
16 July 2009
£109,000
+19.8%over 5 years
5 October 2003
£91,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR3 1SY: £191,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in NR3 1SY

On the street

Versus other Cowgate homes

Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£2,206

Street avg £2,359

On par

Floor Area

68 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

7/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.2 km

Norwich Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.3 km

Magdalen Gates Primary School. 35 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 NR3 1SY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR3 1SY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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