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2 Birchwood, Norwich, NR7 0RL

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
132 m²
1421 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2 Birchwood

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

2 Birchwood is a four-bedroom detached house in Norwich (NR7 0RL). It has a recorded floor area of 132 m² (around 1421 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (January 2020) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 132 m² the property is well over the postcode median (96 m² across 10 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On the market in August 2017 and unlisted since — roughly 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £426,000 is 35.2% above the 2017 sale price.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Birchwood

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
5.8 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2020from Aug 2016
EPC improved fromE53toD60
Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
13%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Birchwood, Norwich, NR7 0RL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Birchwood has no planning applications on record.

3

But the area is active

3 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.

2 Birchwood valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£426,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2017)

£315,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 August 2017Most recent

    £315,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR7 0RL: £310,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Birchwood homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 2 Birchwood lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,386

Street avg £3,251

Strongly below

Floor Area

132 m²

Street avg 104 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.8 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2 Birchwood

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

Larger 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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£437k

1 Cavalier Close

NR7 0TE

4 bed3 bath
£373k

1 Belmore Road

NR7 0PT

4 bed2 bath
£380k

1 Birchwood

NR7 0RL

3 bed1 bath
£352k

1 Association Way

NR7 0TQ

3 bed1 bath
£345k

1 Beechwood Drive

NR7 0LN

3 bed2 bath
£338k

1 Birkbeck Way

NR7 0XZ

3 bed2 bath
£305k

1 Bishops Close

NR7 0EH

3 bed1 bath
£296k

1 Common Lane

NR7 0RB

3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.2 km

Hillside Avenue Primary and Nursery School, Thorpe. 9 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 NR7 0RL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for NR7 0RL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for NR7 0RL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.1dB

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 2 Birchwood, Norwich, NR7 0RL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.