1 Big Row, Geldeston, Beccles, NR34 0LY
About 1 Big Row
1 Big Row is a three-bedroom detached house in Geldeston, Beccles, Beccles (NR34 0LY). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 103), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2016–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Most recent transfer: December 2023 at £425,000.
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Valuation
against the asking price
Risks
planning & flood
Sold prices
similar homes nearby
Trends
the local market
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
- CloakroomYes
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- GarageDouble
- Swimming poolYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Apr 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Fuel source changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Council records include a two-storey side extension at 1 Big Row.
- Feb 2016FullIn report
Erection of Cartlodge and associated hardstanding
- Agent
- Cotton Consulting
- Documents
- 12 docs on file
- Reference
- 2015/2907
- Sept 2015ExtensionFullIn report
Extension: Two storey · Side of property
Remove existing timber store room and replace with double storey side extension
- Agent
- Cotton Consulting
- Documents
- 18 docs on file
- Reference
- 2015/1635
We flagged 1 thing worth checking at 1 Big Row
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- Larger development activity nearby
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Sales history & valuation
Latest sale on 1 Big Row was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
£440,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 7 years.
£425,000
Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
19 December 2023Most recent
£425,000
+42.9%over 7 years29 September 2016
£297,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in NR34 0LY: £310,000 (2019–2002).
Nearby sales in NR34 0LY
Homeport, Big Row, Geldeston, Beccles, NR34 0LY
Sold Aug 2019
£315,000Garden House Annexe, Big Row, Geldeston, Beccles, NR34 0LY
Sold Nov 2013
£340,000Lantern Cottage, Big Row, Geldeston, Beccles, NR34 0LY
Sold Dec 2006
£219,000Row Cottage, Big Row, Geldeston, Beccles, NR34 0LY
Sold Jul 2004
£310,000The Coach House, Big Row, Geldeston, Beccles, NR34 0LY
Sold Dec 2002
£125,000
Everything we know about 1 Big Row, in one report
What it's really worth, what could be wrong, and the planning, sales and area data in full.
What we flagged
- Larger development activity nearby

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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
3/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
2.0 km
Council Houses — bus stop.
Closest school
1.7 km
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.
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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
44.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
36.1dB