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8 Bluebell Crescent, Norwich, NR4 7LE

Solar panels2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
193 m²
2077 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 47
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Bluebell Crescent

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

8 Bluebell Crescent is a five-bedroom detached house in Norwich (NR4 7LE). It has a recorded floor area of 193 m² (around 2077 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band E. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 3 certificates since July 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to D (score 64). Main heating runs on electricity.

At 193 m² it's 27.8% larger than the typical home in the postcode (151 m² median across 5 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the bottom 10% of properties in this postcode — significant headroom for improvement. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count. It changed hands recently, sold April 2025 for £600,000. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 54.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageDouble

Building

  • Heating systemAir source
  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

8 Bluebell Crescent sits at the bottom of the postcode for energy efficiency — meaningful headroom to improve.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E47
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
8.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Jul 2014
EPC improved fromE39toD64
Heating Controls
Prog + StatProg + TRVs

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting
44%93%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2025from Dec 2014
EPC improved fromD64toE47
Hot Water
Main SystemSolar

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
93%62%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Renewable Energy
NoneSolar HW

Solar water heating installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC EExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Bluebell Crescent, Norwich, NR4 7LE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 8 Bluebell Crescent, Norwich, NR4 7LE

1 live now
1decisions1extensions3documents6nearby
  1. Nov 2025
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Rear of property

    Rear extension, re-roofing, alterations.

    Council
    LLC-9DJGW
    Reference
    25/00992/F
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (1 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 6 notable nearby
  • The 3 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

8 Bluebell Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£640,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£600,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 April 2025Most recent

    £600,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR4 7LE: £435,000 (2021–2009).

On the street

Versus other Bluebell Crescent homes

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

Years Held for 8 Bluebell Crescent lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,109

Street avg £2,676

Above

Floor Area

193 m²

Street avg 146 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

8.4 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Bluebell Crescent

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

Signs of HMO activity in the areaLarger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Norwich district page.

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

Crime

6/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

1.1 km

Bluebell Primary School. 21 schools 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 NR4 7LE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR4 7LE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR4 7LE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

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 8 Bluebell Crescent, Norwich, NR4 7LE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.