What kind of home is 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, listed for its heritage value.

What was the last sold price for 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE last sold for £310,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £115,000 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and January 2023, 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE rose from £115,000 to £310,000, a change of £195,000. That works out to roughly +8.2% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

The current EPC rating for 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in May 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (1,087 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 46% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NR34 0AE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE use?

The latest EPC at 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE has 4 planning records on file (3 approved), most recent in February 2024. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE in?

1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE sits in Gillingham, Beccles, Beccles. It falls within the NR34 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Public order makes up roughly 27% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

The closest primary school to 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE is Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy (531m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sir John Leman High School (2.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE?

The closest bus stop to 1 Forge Grove, NR34 0AE is Fen Lane, 1.3km away. The nearest rail option is Beccles Rail Station, 2.0km away.

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1 Forge Grove, Gillingham, Beccles, NR34 0AE

Listed building4 planning records

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

101 m²

1087 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Forge Grove

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

1 Forge Grove is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Gillingham, Beccles, Beccles (NR34 0AE). It has a recorded floor area of 101 m² (around 1087 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. It is a listed building, which means external alterations are tightly controlled but it may qualify for heritage tax reliefs. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 101 m² the property is well over the postcode median (61 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2010–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 4 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Sold January 2023 for £310,000.

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Risks

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenYes

Building

Listed buildingYes
Heating systemElectric
RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

1 Forge Grove's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2022from May 2010

EPC improved fromE44toD68

Main Fuel

Solid FuelElectric

Switched from solid fuel to cleaner energy source

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Forge Grove, Gillingham, Beccles, NR34 0AE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Feb 2024
Heritage
In report
Installation of an aroTHERM 7kw air-source heat pump
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
2023/3324
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Feb 2024
Full
In report
Installation of an aroTHERM 7kw air-source heat pump
Documents
13 docs on file
Reference
2023/3323
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2010.

Current estimate

£294,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£310,000

Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

31 January 2023Most recent
£310,000
+169.6%over 12 years
24 June 2010
£115,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR34 0AE: £87,500 (2021–1997).

Nearby sales in NR34 0AE

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On the street

Versus other Forge Grove homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 1 Forge Grove stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

101 m²

Street avg 66 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

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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 Beccles district page.

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

1.3 km

Fen Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy. 6 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR34 0AE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR34 0AE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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