What type of property is 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB?

20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB last change hands?

20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB last sold for £205,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in June 2010, so prices have been rising over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB?

Across 2 sales between June 2010 and March 2016, 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB rose from £170,000 to £205,000, a change of £35,000. That works out to roughly +3.3% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB?

The current EPC rating for 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in March 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB?

20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (1,012 sq ft), around 31 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB?

20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB located?

20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB sits in King's Lynn. It falls within the PE31 postcode district.

Is 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB in a safe area?

Police records around 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB show an average of 50 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 46% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (15% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB?

The closest primary school to 20 Benstead Close, PE31 7FB is Heacham Infant and Nursery School (208m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

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20 Benstead Close, Heacham, King's Lynn, PE31 7FB

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

94 m²

1012 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 20 Benstead Close

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

20 Benstead Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in King's Lynn (PE31 7FB). It has a recorded floor area of 94 m² (around 1012 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007-2011 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (March 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across 2010–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £307,000 is 49.8% above the 2016 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 9 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Benstead Close, Heacham, King's Lynn, PE31 7FB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Benstead Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

4 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.

20 Benstead Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£307,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.3% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£205,000

Growth on file: 3.3% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

4 March 2016Most recent
£205,000
+20.6%over 5 years
23 June 2010
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE31 7FB: £350,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in PE31 7FB

On the street

Versus other Benstead Close homes

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

Habitable Rooms for 20 Benstead Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,181

Street avg £2,615

On par

Floor Area

94 m²

Street avg 93 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

On par

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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.

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1 Cherrytree Close, Heacham

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full King's Lynn report

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

Crime

50/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

0.2 km

Heacham Infant and Nursery School. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE31 7FB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE31 7FB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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