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Energy Performance Certificate

9 Bernard Close, Rackheath

NR13 6QS

NORWICH

Current

C

71

Potential

C

78

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in NORWICH, NR13 6QS. The property offers 164m² (1765 sq ft) of spacious living space with 6 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. The property holds an EPC rating of C (71/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £2630, comprising £2031 for heating, £390 for hot water, and £209 for lighting. The property produces 4.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in August 2024 for £535,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 9 Bernard Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 71/100, this NORWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2630 annually are £830 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 164m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the NR13 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property71
Average60
+18% better
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vs NORWICH

This property71
Average62
+15% better
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vs NR13

This property71
Average62
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 71/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1894/year more than the NORWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

C(71 points)

Potential Rating

C(78 points)

Based on assessment dated 15 Nov 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

9 Bernard Close

Rackheath

NR13 6QS

NORWICH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1996-2002

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Floor Area

164.0

6.0 total rooms

6.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

71 / 100

Potential: 78

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CO₂ Emissions

4.8 tonnes/year

29 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

167 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

15 Nov 2023

marketed sale

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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). Heating costs are £1295 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The NR13 postcode district contains over 10900 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£535,000

2 August 2024

Type: Detached

+£128,000(+31.4%)

vs previous sale

£407,000

31 March 2021

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 31.4% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£2031.0/yr

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Hot Water

£390.0/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£209.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, limited insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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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

Rackheath Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayNR13 6SL

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Little Plumstead Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
📍1.5 miles awayNR13 5FA
?Not yet rated

White House Farm

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayNR7 8DN
?Not yet rated

Salhouse CofE Primary School

Primary
📍1.8 miles awayNR13 6RJ

Last inspected: Sept 2018

Good

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Secondary
📍2 miles awayNR7 0XS

Last inspected: Jul 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Dussindale Primary School

Primary
📍2.1 miles awayNR7 0US

Last inspected: Jun 2019

Good

Sparhawk Infant School & Nursery

Primary
📍2.2 miles awayNR7 8BU

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Outstanding

Falcon Junior School

Primary
📍2.3 miles awayNR7 8NT

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

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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Area Safety

Very Low Crime20 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences very low crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

11 incidents (55%)

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Anti-social behaviour

8 incidents (40%)

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Criminal damage

1 incidents (5%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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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