What type of property is 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL?

4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL?

4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL last sold for £190,000 in December 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in July 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL?

4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in NR7 8EL. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL?

4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL is in council tax band C.

Where is 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL located?

4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL sits in Sprowston, Norwich, Norwich. It falls within the NR7 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL in a safe area?

Police records around 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 6 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 41% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL?

The closest primary school to 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL is Sprowston Junior School (300m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Sprowston Community Academy (977m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL?

The closest airport stop to 4 Allens Lane, NR7 8EL is Norwich International Airport, 2.7km away.

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4 Allens Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EL

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Allens Lane

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

4 Allens Lane is a semi-detached house in Sprowston, Norwich, Norwich (NR7 8EL). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (July 2024) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2014 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 75 m² it sits well below the postcode median (112 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Today's modelled estimate of £258,000 is 35.8% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£235/sq ft) was about 22.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2024 for £190,000.

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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 3)

Jul 2024

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2014from Jan 2014

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

57%22%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2024from Jun 2014

EPC improved fromE47toD67

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Allens Lane, Sprowston, Norwich, NR7 8EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Allens Lane has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

4 Allens Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£258,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£190,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

3 December 2024Most recent
£190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in NR7 8EL: £305,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in NR7 8EL

On the street

Versus other Allens Lane homes

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

On co₂ emissions, 4 Allens Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,533

Street avg £2,353

Above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 107 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.6 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£257k

1 Allens Lane, Sprowston

NR7 8EL

2 bed1 bath

£268k

1 Allerton Close

NR7 8NH

2 bed

£269k

1 Blaxter Way

NR7 8BF

2 bed2 bath

£275k

1 Breydon Road

NR7 8EE

£242k

1 Bewit Road

NR7 8LB

2 bed1 bath

£277k

1 Blithewood Gardens

NR7 8PR

£234k

1 Blenheim Crescent

NR7 8AW

£287k

1 Allerton Road

NR7 8ND

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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

2.7 km

Norwich International Airport — airport.

Closest school

0.3 km

Sprowston Junior School. 26 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around NR7 8EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for NR7 8EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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