What type of property is 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY?

2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY is a semi-detached house.

What did 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY sell for?

2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY last sold for £337,000 in August 2020, around 6 years ago. Before that, it sold for £249,950 in September 2013, so prices have been rising over 7 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY?

Across 2 sales between September 2013 and August 2020, 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY rose from £249,950 to £337,000, a change of £87,050. That works out to roughly +4.4% per year compounded over 7 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in December 2017. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY?

2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft). That makes it about 12% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE31 8EY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY?

2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY 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 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY located?

2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY sits in King's Lynn. It falls within the PE31 postcode district in Norfolk.

Is 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY 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 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY?

The closest primary school to 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, PE31 8EY is Burnham Market Primary School (1.0km).

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2 Almshouses, Back Lane, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, PE31 8EY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Almshouses

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

2 Almshouses is a semi-detached house in King's Lynn (PE31 8EY). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (December 2017) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Main heating runs on oil.

Across 2013–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£412/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: August 2020 at £337,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Dec 2017

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

—

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 21 December 2027

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from May 2013

EPC improved fromC75toD67

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

25%89%

More low energy lighting installed

Dec 2017from Jul 2014

EPC improved fromD67toC73

Main Fuel

OilCommunity

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Almshouses, Back Lane, Burnham Market, King's Lynn, PE31 8EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Almshouses 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.

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Current estimate

£367,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.4% per year over 7 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£337,000

Growth on file: 4.4% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

19 August 2020Most recent
£337,000
+34.8%over 6 years
12 September 2013
£249,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE31 8EY: £479,951 (2021–2017).

Nearby sales in PE31 8EY

On the street

Versus other Back Lane homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m²

£4,434

Street avg £3,781

On par

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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Area

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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

1.0 km

Burnham Market Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE31 8EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE31 8EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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