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Energy Performance Certificate

6, Kost Road, Costessey

NR8 5DE

NORWICH

Current

B

86

Potential

A

92

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORWICH, NR8 5DE. The property offers 183m² (1970 sq ft) of generously-sized living space. With an EPC rating of B (86/100), this property is highly energy efficient, placing it in the top tier of UK homes. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a A rating (92/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. Estimated annual energy costs are £554, comprising £366 for heating, £85 for hot water, and £103 for lighting. The property produces 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in March 2025 for £565,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 6, Kost Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 86/100, this NORWICH property is excellent, ranking in the top 15% nationally. Annual energy costs of £554 are approximately £1246 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 183m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²). At 2.3 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NR8 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property86
Average60
+43% better
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vs NORWICH

This property86
Average62
+39% better
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vs NR8

This property86
Average64
+34% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 86/100, this property is excellent and performs better than approximately 85% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 15% nationally

Energy Costs: £182/year less than the NORWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
Potential
B81-91
Current
C69-80
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

B(86 points)

Potential Rating

A(92 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 21 Nov 2019

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Property Information

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Full Address

6, Kost Road

Costessey

NR8 5DE

NORWICH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

NO DATA!

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Floor Area

183.0

NaN total rooms

NaN heated

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Tenure

unknown

Efficiency Score

86 / 100

Potential: 92

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CO₂ Emissions

2.3 tonnes/year

12 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

71 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

21 Nov 2019

new dwelling

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About NORWICH

NORWICH is situated in Norfolk, East of England. Properties in NORWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £370 below the NORWICH average, offering good value. The NR8 postcode district contains over 7200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£565,000

21 March 2025

Type: Detached

+£100,000(+21.5%)

vs previous sale

£465,000

29 January 2021

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 21.5% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£366.0/yr

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Hot Water

£85.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£103.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Average thermal transmittance 0.22 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Roof

Average thermal transmittance 0.13 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Windows

High performance glazing

Very Good
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Floor

Average thermal transmittance 0.14 W/m-¦K

Very Good
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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Costessey Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayNR5 0RR

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Ormiston Victory Academy

Secondary
📍0.8 miles awayNR5 0PX

Last inspected: May 2013

Outstanding

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Costessey

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayNR8 5AG

Last inspected: Feb 2019

Good

Clover Hill VA Infant and Nursery School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNR5 9AP

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Outstanding

Valley Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNR5 8XZ

Last inspected: Jun 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

St Michael's VA Junior School

Primary
📍1.2 miles awayNR5 9LA

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Hellesdon High School

Secondary
📍1.3 miles awayNR6 5SB

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Chapel Break Infant School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayNR5 9LU

Last inspected: Jul 2010

Outstanding

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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