What type of property is 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL?

1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL last change hands?

1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL last sold for £335,000 in September 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £195,000 in June 2016, so prices have been rising over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 2016 and September 2024, 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL rose from £195,000 to £335,000, a change of £140,000. That works out to roughly +6.8% per year compounded over 8 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL?

The current EPC rating for 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in April 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL?

1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (1,259 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL heated?

The latest EPC at 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL?

1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL is in council tax band C.

Where is 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL located?

1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL sits in New Costessey, Norwich, Norwich. It falls within the NR5 postcode district in Norfolk.

How safe is the area around 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL?

Police records around 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL show an average of 229 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 43% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (13% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL?

The closest primary school to 1a, Ruskin Road, NR5 0LL is Costessey Primary School (780m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ormiston Victory Academy (1.4km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

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1a, Ruskin Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0LL

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

117 m²

1259 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

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Overview

About 1a

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

1a is a four-bedroom detached house in New Costessey, Norwich, Norwich (NR5 0LL). It has a recorded floor area of 117 m² (around 1259 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). Other recorded features include a loft.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 2016–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.8% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 60.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £335,000 in September 2024.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes
LoftYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageSingle, Detached

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Apr 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.0 t/year

Occupancy

—

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 April 2033

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2012from Aug 2009

Low Energy Lighting

23%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Apr 2023from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting

71%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1a, Ruskin Road, New Costessey, Norwich, NR5 0LL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1a 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.

1a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£350,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.8% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£335,000

Growth on file: 6.8% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

5 September 2024Most recent
£335,000
+71.8%over 8 years
2 June 2016
£195,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR5 0LL: £308,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NR5 0LL

On the street

Versus other Ruskin Road homes

Four headline reads against 23 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1a outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,863

Street avg £2,154

Strongly above

Floor Area

117 m²

Street avg 113 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

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

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Full Norwich report

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

Crime

229/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.8 km

Costessey Primary School. 18 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR5 0LL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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