What kind of home is 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ?

2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ is a mid-terrace house.

What did 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ sell for?

2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ last sold for £78,000 in October 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £29,000 in May 1995, so prices have been rising over 21 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ?

Across 2 sales between May 1995 and October 2016, 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ rose from £29,000 to £78,000, a change of £49,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in July 2018. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2015 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ?

2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (474 sq ft). That makes it about 32% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR31 6PQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ?

2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ 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.

Which area is 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ in?

2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ sits in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth. It falls within the NR31 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ?

The closest primary school to 2 Back Pier Plain, NR31 6PQ is Stradbroke Primary Academy (249m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is East Norfolk Sixth Form College (752m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

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2 Back Pier Plain, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6PQ

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

44 m²

474 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Back Pier Plain

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

2 Back Pier Plain is a mid-terrace house in Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, Great Yarmouth (NR31 6PQ). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2018) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2015 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 97), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1995–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £136,000 sits 74.4% above the 2016 sale of £78,000. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 6 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Last changed hands 10 years ago, in October 2016.

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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)

Jul 2018

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2018from Dec 2015

EPC improved fromF22toD57

Hot Water

ImmersionInstantaneous

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Back Pier Plain, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6PQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Back Pier Plain has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£136,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 21 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£78,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

25 October 2016Most recent
£78,000
+169.0%over 21 years
24 May 1995
£29,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR31 6PQ: £120,000 (2024–2020).

Nearby sales in NR31 6PQ

On the street

Versus other Back Pier Plain homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2 Back Pier Plain is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£1,773

Street avg £1,946

Above

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

On par

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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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1 Deborah Road, Gorleston

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1 Baker Street, Gorleston

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1 Back Pier Plain, Gorleston

NR31 6PQ

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.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.2 km

Stradbroke Primary Academy. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR31 6PQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR31 6PQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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