What kind of home is 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB?

1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB last change hands?

1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB last sold for £215,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £150,095 in March 2012, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB?

Across 2 sales between March 2012 and November 2019, 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB rose from £150,095 to £215,000, a change of £64,905. That works out to roughly +4.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB?

1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB use?

The latest EPC at 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB?

1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB 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 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB in?

1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB sits in New Costessey, Norwich, Norwich. It falls within the NR5 postcode district in Norfolk.

How safe is the area around 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB?

Police records around 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB show an average of 8 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 73% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB?

The closest primary school to 1 Dr Torrens Way, NR5 0GB is Chapel Break Infant School (1.1km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Victory Academy (535m).

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1 Dr Torrens Way, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0GB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Dr Torrens Way

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

1 Dr Torrens Way is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in New Costessey, Norwich, Norwich (NR5 0GB). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 92), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2012–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £252,000 is 17.2% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 41.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £215,000.

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
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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Energy

Energy performance

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

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Jan 2012

Heating Controls

Full ControlFull

Heating controls changed

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

4%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Dr Torrens Way, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0GB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Dr Torrens Way has no planning applications on record.

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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.

1 Dr Torrens Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£252,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£215,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

15 November 2019Most recent
£215,000
+43.2%over 7 years
16 March 2012
£150,095

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR5 0GB: £200,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NR5 0GB

On the street

Versus other Dr Torrens Way homes

Four headline reads against 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Dr Torrens Way outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,867

Street avg £2,203

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 91 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 1.9 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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

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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.

Full Norwich report

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

Crime

8/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.5 km

Ormiston Victory Academy. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR5 0GB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR5 0GB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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