What kind of home is 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ?

5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ is a 4-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ last change hands?

5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ last sold for £180,495 in November 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £49,500 in September 1995, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between September 1995 and November 2017, 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ rose from £49,500 to £180,495, a change of £130,995. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2017 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ?

5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (915 sq ft), around 21 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR34 8RQ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ use?

The latest EPC at 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ?

5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ in?

5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ sits in Wangford, Beccles, Beccles. It falls within the NR34 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ 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 is the nearest station to 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ?

The closest bus stop to 5 Church Close, NR34 8RQ is Surgery, 107m away. In total there are 19 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Church Close, Wangford, Beccles, NR34 8RQ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

85 m²

915 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5 Church Close

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

5 Church Close is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Wangford, Beccles, Beccles (NR34 8RQ). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2017 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1995–2017, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £274,000 sits 51.8% above the 2017 sale of £180,495. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£197/sq ft) was about 22.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 80% of similar EPCs). 9 years since the last transfer (November 2017).

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

Outside

Private gardenFront and rear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jun 2017

EPC improved fromE46toC69

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Church Close, Wangford, Beccles, NR34 8RQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Church Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

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 grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£274,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£180,495

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

10 November 2017Most recent
£180,495
+264.6%over 22 years
3 September 1995
£49,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR34 8RQ: £177,000 (2025–2014).

Nearby sales in NR34 8RQ

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On the street

Versus other Church Close homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Church Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,123

Street avg £1,811

Strongly above

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Surgery — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR34 8RQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR34 8RQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.0dB

Low

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Common questions

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