What kind of home is 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL?

2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL last change hands?

2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL last sold for £200,000 in June 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in January 2014. It has improved from a F recorded in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL?

2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (1,066 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in PE32 2BL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL records dual fuel as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL?

2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL in?

2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL sits in King's Lynn. It falls within the PE32 postcode district in Norfolk.

What is crime like near 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL?

Police records around 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 4 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 85% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL?

The closest primary school to 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, PE32 2BL is Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy (2.4km).

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2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2BL

Notable views

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

99 m²

1066 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Park Gate Cottages

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

2 Park Gate Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in King's Lynn (PE32 2BL). It has a recorded floor area of 99 m² (around 1066 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2014) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. When first surveyed in June 2012 the rating was F, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on dual fuel. The latest certificate is from January 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Today's modelled estimate of £318,000 sits 59% above the 2013 sale of £200,000. Last changed hands 13 years ago, in June 2013.

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

Outside

Private gardenYes
ParkingOff road
Notable viewsYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

Period featuresYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

2 Park Gate Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 02 Jan 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2014

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

—

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2014from Jun 2012

EPC improved fromF27toE48

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricDual

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

11%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Park Gate Cottages, Old Wicken, Castle Acre, King's Lynn, PE32 2BL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Park Gate Cottages has no planning applications on record.

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 Park Gate Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£318,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£200,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

11 June 2013Most recent
£200,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in PE32 2BL: £245,000 (2018–2003).

Nearby sales in PE32 2BL

On the street

Versus other Old Wicken homes

Four headline reads against 5 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 2 Park Gate Cottages runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,020

Street avg £2,721

Strongly below

Floor Area

99 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.8 t/year

Street avg 8.1 t/year

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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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£237k

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3 bed

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1 Chapel Lane, Beeston

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3 bed

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1 Baileygate Cottages, Stocks Green, Castle Acre

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2 bed1 bath

£367k

1 Barn Cottages, Dodma Road, Weasenham

PE32 2TJ

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1 Beech Farm Cottages, Barrows Hole Lane, Little Dunham

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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 King's Lynn district page.

Full King's Lynn report

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

Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Closest school

2.4 km

Castle Acre Church of England Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around PE32 2BL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for PE32 2BL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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