What kind of home is 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE last sold for £169,955 in April 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £59,500 in October 1998, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE changed over time?

Across 2 sales between October 1998 and April 2015, 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE rose from £59,500 to £169,955, a change of £110,455. That works out to roughly +6.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

The current EPC rating for 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in November 2011. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2011. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (792 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 15% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in NR34 7QE. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE use?

The latest EPC at 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE 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 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE in?

3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE sits in Barnby, Beccles, Beccles. It falls within the NR34 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

Police records around 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE show an average of 87 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

The closest primary school to 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE is Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School (306m).

How well connected is 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE?

The closest bus stop to 3 Fir Close, NR34 7QE is Nursery, 157m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

3 Fir Close, Barnby, Beccles, NR34 7QE

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

74 m²

792 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Get directions

Overview

About 3 Fir Close

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

3 Fir Close is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Barnby, Beccles, Beccles (NR34 7QE). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 792 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2011) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The latest certificate is from November 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Last changed hands 11 years ago, in April 2015. Across 1998–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £225,000 is 32.4% above the 2015 sale price.

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

Bedrooms3
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageIntegral

Building

Central heatingYes

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Fir Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

3 Fir Close's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Nov 2021

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2011

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 21 November 2021

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2011from Feb 2011

EPC improved fromC69toD60

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace BungalowEPC D

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £545 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Fir Close, Barnby, Beccles, NR34 7QE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Fir Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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 1998.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.6% per year over 17 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2015)

£169,955

Growth on file: 6.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

21 April 2015Most recent
£169,955
+185.6%over 16 years
19 October 1998
£59,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR34 7QE: £195,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in NR34 7QE

On the street

Versus other Fir Close homes

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

EPC Rating for 3 Fir Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,309

Street avg £2,698

Below

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 73 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 2.9 t/year

Strongly below

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£365k

1 Ashdale Drive, Worlingham

NR34 7DU

3 bed1 bath

£215k

1 Beccles Road, Mutford

NR34 7XA

2 bed1 bath

£249k

1 Castle Hill

NR34 7BQ

2 bed1 bath

£503k

1 Ashbank, Worlingham

NR34 7DA

3 bed2 bath

£314k

1 Bluebell Way, Worlingham

NR34 7BT

4 bed

£346k

1 Brookwood Close, Worlingham

NR34 7RJ

4 bed1 bath

£355k

1 Church Cottages, Beccles Road, Barnby

NR34 7QN

4 bed1 bath

£390k

1 All Saints Green, Worlingham

NR34 7RR

4 bed

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.

Full Beccles report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

87/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Nursery — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Barnby and North Cove Community Primary School. 1 school 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 NR34 7QE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR34 7QE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 3 Fir Close, Barnby, Beccles, NR34 7QE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.