8 Essex Street, Norwich, NR2 2BL is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 1,335 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £587,663 , which equates to approximately £440 per square foot. It was last sold on 4 Aug 2014 for £385,000. Since then, the value has increased by £202,663, representing a 52.6% increase, or approximately 4.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £587,663 is:

  • 34.9% higher than the average property price on Essex Street
  • 33.2% higher than the average in the NR2 2BL postcode area
  • and 94.9% higher than the average price for Norwich as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 September 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
1335 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£587,663
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£440
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Essex Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2BL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Sep 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows have partial double glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 3 Aug 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to E, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 82.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, with the construction or insulation remaining pitched, 75 mm loft insulation.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to partial double glazing.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 8% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very poor).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 75 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Partial double glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets
Very Poor

Compared to NR2 2BL

11 th / 39
Price Rank
33% higher than average
11 th / 33
Size Rank
21% bigger than average
16 th / 33
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% higher than average

Compared to other properties in NR2 2BL , this house's estimated value ranks 11th out of 39. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 33 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 11th out of 33 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£587,663
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+53 %
4 Aug 2014
£385,000
Leasehold
+54.6 %
25 Oct 2012
£249,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1421 sq ft
sale price: £630,000
sale date: 16 Jan 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1324 sq ft
sale price: £575,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2022
rooms: 6
size: 1184 sq ft
sale price: £405,000
sale date: 15 Apr 2021
rooms: 6
size: 1345 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1231 sq ft
sale price: £360,000
sale date: 13 Apr 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Essex Street, Norwich, NR2 2BL appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 4 Aug 2014. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Sep 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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