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3 Old Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7TN

2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 3 Old Watton Road

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

3 Old Watton Road is a semi-detached house in Colney, Norwich, Norwich (NR4 7TN). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1930-1949. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in May 2023 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (86 m² across 5 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2023–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -26.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £367,000 sits 83.5% above the 2023 sale of £200,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£157/sq ft) was about 29.6% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused, 1 pending. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. An application is currently awaiting a decision. Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £200,000.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Apr 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 April 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2026from May 2023
EPC improved fromF32toC73
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Old Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Old Watton Road has an approved single-storey rear extension on the planning record.

2 applications on record at 3 Old Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7TN

1decisions1extensions41documents4nearby
  1. Dec 2023
    ExtensionOutline
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Proposed single storey rear extension extending 6.0m from the rear of the original dwellinghouse, with a maximum height of 3.0m and an eaves height of 2.50m

    Documents
    12 docs on file
    Reference
    2023/3497
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 41 documents, officer reports & conditions
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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.

3 Old Watton Road changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -26.2% per year over 1 year.

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Last sold (2023)

£200,000

Growth on file: -26.2% per year over 1 year.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 November 2023Most recent

    £200,000

    -26.2%
  2. 18 July 2023

    £271,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in NR4 7TN: £203,750 (2021–1997).

On the street

Versus other Old Watton Road homes

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

On years held, 3 Old Watton Road runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,695

Street avg £2,069

On par

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 96 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.7 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Old Watton Road

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

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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

142/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

1.1 km

West Earlham Infant and Nursery 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 7TN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR4 7TN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR4 7TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

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 Old Watton Road, Colney, Norwich, NR4 7TN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.