What type of property is 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB?

3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB is a semi-detached house.

When did 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB last change hands?

3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB last sold for £265,000 in April 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £84,950 in April 2002, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB?

Across 2 sales between April 2002 and April 2019, 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB rose from £84,950 to £265,000, a change of £180,050. That works out to roughly +6.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB have?

The current EPC rating for 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB?

3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB?

3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB 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.

Where is 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB located?

3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB sits in Norwich. It falls within the NR5 postcode district in Norfolk.

How safe is the area around 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB?

Police records around 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB 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.

Which schools serve 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB?

The closest primary school to 3 Cresswell Close, NR5 8SB is Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School (747m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is City Academy Norwich (1.4km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

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3 Cresswell Close, Norwich, NR5 8SB

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 3 Cresswell Close

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

3 Cresswell Close is a semi-detached house in Norwich (NR5 8SB). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85).

At 90 m² it's 29.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (70 m² median across 6 EPCs). Across 2002–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£274/sq ft) was about 50.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £265,000 in April 2019.

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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 2)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Jun 2011

EPC improved fromD59toC69

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

70%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Cresswell Close, Norwich, NR5 8SB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Cresswell Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

3 Cresswell Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2002.

Current estimate

£249,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£265,000

Growth on file: 6.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2019Most recent
£265,000
+211.9%over 17 years
4 April 2002
£84,950

Median price across the last 4 sales in NR5 8SB: £125,000 (2024–2002).

Nearby sales in NR5 8SB

On the street

Versus other Cresswell Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 3 Cresswell Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 62 (D)

Above

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.5 t/year

Street avg 4.1 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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

0.7 km

Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR5 8SB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR5 8SB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

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