Sold Semi-detached

1 KING GEORGE MEWS

DISS, NORFOLK IP22 4UD

2 beds 1 baths Listed 18 Aug 2018 (-2905d)

£200,000

Guide Price

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Last sold

£195,000 Dec 2018

Local average

£283,000 (-29.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,511 of 33,755)

Street crime

42 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • No onward chain
  • 3X Off road parking spaces
  • Solar panel
  • South Westerly facing gardens
  • Residue of 10 year NHBC
  • Upgraded specification

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

** Situation -

Located to the north east of the town the property is still within walking distance of the mainline railway station and town centre, found upon a modern and attractive development of similar luxury properties (most of which were built some 5 or so years ago). Predominately most of the houses are centred around a large green giving a pleasing feel to the development. In particular the property in question enjoys a more pleasing position, being situated towards the end of the development giving a more private position. The historic market town of Diss is found upon the south Norfolk borders within the beautiful countryside surrounding the Waveney Valley. The town offers an extensive and diverse range of many day to day amenities and facilities with the benefit of a mainline railway station with regular/direct services to London/Liverpool Street and Norwich.  

Description -

The property its self was originally constructed and completed in 2012 by respected developers Persimmon homes and comprises of 2 bedroom semi detached house, being of brick and block cavity wall construction under an interlocking tiled roof, with high thermal insulation levels and heated by a modern gas fired central heating boiler via radiators, with a pressurised system and solar panelling providing hot water top up. There is also the benefit of an internal air filter circulation system at ground floor and first floor level. Throughout the property is presented in a most excellent decorative order having been well maintained, (the agent further advises at the time of purchase, the vendor had a upgraded specification from the developer). 

Externally -

The property is approached, via paved pathway flanked by established hedging with an area of grass leading up to the front of the property. A side gate in turn gives access to the rear gardens which are of a most generous size, being predominately laid to lawn and enclosed by concrete post and panel fencing with part brick walling. The gardens greatly enjoy a South Westerly aspect, taking in all of the afternoon and evening sun, whilst having a good deal of privacy and seclusion within. Beyond the gardens the driveway is found being able to serve enough space for X 3 cars back to back upon a brick weave drive. The property also has an outside tap and outside double socket). 

The rooms are as follows: 

ENTRANCE HALL: 14' 2" x 5' 1" (4.32m x 1.57m) maximum measurements including cloakroom/wc. narrowing to 3' 4" (1.03m). Accessed via a composite upvc double glazed frosted door to front. Ceramic tiled flooring. Four panel internal doors giving access to the reception room, kitchen and cloakroom/wc. Stairs rising to first floor level.  

CLOAKROOM/WC: 5' 5" x 2' 9" (1.66m x 0.84m) With ceramic tiled flooring, corner hand wash basin with tiled splashbacks and low level wc.  

KITCHEN/DINER: 13' 3" x 9' 4" (4.06m x 2.86m) A double aspect room with window to the front and French uvpc double glazed doors to the side giving access onto the rear gardens, a westerly aspect. Ceramic tiled flooring. The kitchen area gives a good range of wall and floor units with granite effect roll top work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. Inset four ring gas hob with extractor above and oven below. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine or dishwasher etc. (Television socket). 

RECEPTION ROOM: 13' 3" x 10' 7" (4.06m x 3.24m) A bright and spacious double aspect room with windows to the front and side. Built-in corner storage cupboard to side. 

FIRST FLOOR:  

LANDING: 6' 10" x 8' 1" (2.09m x 2.47m) Including stairs rising from ground floor level. Access to loft space above with drop down fitted ladder. Air filtration system. Four panel internal doors giving access to the two bedrooms and bathroom.  

BEDROOM ONE: 11' 3" narrowing to 9' 4" (3.44m narrowing to 2.87m) (measurements not including double built-in storage cupboard to side and further built-in airing cupboard adjacent). A large double size room enjoying from having a double aspect. (Television socket). 

BEDROOM TWO: 7' 7" x 0' 0" (2.32m 13' 3" x 9' 3" narrowing to 7'7" (4.06m x 2.83m narrowing to 2.32m) Another airy and bright double aspect room being a generous double size. (Television socket). 

BATHROOM: 6' 1" x 6' 5" (1.86m x 1.96m) With frosted window to the front aspect. Comprising of an upgraded suite with P shaped bath and separate shower over, low level wc, hand wash basin and large heated towel rail. 

OUR REF: 7292  

VIEWINGS: ** Strictly by appointment with Whittley Parish Estate Agents, please contact a member of the sales team at our Diss office on 01379 640808. 

Listed by

Diss

Whittley Parish

Reference: 75037661

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

34% since 2012

Event Date Price % change
Sold 07/12/2018 (7 years ago) £195,000 +33.6%
Sold 29/06/2012 (14 years ago) £145,950

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
12 WALCOT RISE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4PD £245,000 01/09/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 3 KING GEORGE MEWS, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UD £185,000 05/02/2025 Terraced
18 PRINCE WILLIAM WAY, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UE £260,000 25/08/2023 Semi-detached
22 FRENZE HALL LANE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UB £250,000 31/01/2023 Semi-detached
1 PRINCE WILLIAM WAY, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UE £250,000 05/08/2022 Semi-detached
2 FALCON AVENUE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4PE £250,000 20/07/2022 Semi-detached
27 HARRIER WAY, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UL £261,000 08/07/2022 Semi-detached
5 PRINCE WILLIAM WAY, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UE £270,000 21/06/2022 Semi-detached
Same street 21 KING GEORGE MEWS, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UD £260,000 17/06/2022 Terraced
9 WINDSOR COURT, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UG £290,000 27/05/2022 Semi-detached
19 WALCOT RISE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4PD £274,500 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
22 FRENZE HALL LANE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UB £260,000 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
20 HARRIER WAY, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UL £310,000 29/04/2022 Semi-detached
21 HAWTHORN CLOSE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4ZB £257,500 18/02/2022 Semi-detached
1 SPENCER CRESCENT, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4UF £245,000 21/10/2021 Semi-detached
13 HAWTHORN CLOSE, DISS, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP22 4ZB £251,500 24/09/2021 Semi-detached

Street average: £222,500 (2 sales)

Area average: £262,464 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 8.9%
10y growth 6.4%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): South Norfolk. Series: Semi-detached. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.3%
5y (index) 15.9%
10y (index) 43.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for South Norfolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £883/mo
Realistic £981/mo
Optimistic £1,079/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → South Norfolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Walcot Rise (SB) 0.2 miles
Bus stop Walcot Rise (NB) 0.2 miles
Train station Diss 0.3 miles
Shop Eastern Fencing and Timber Supplies 0.4 miles
Shop Chapel Doors 0.4 miles
Hospital Richmond House 7.7 miles
Train station Brockford 8.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 14
Shoplifting 12
Criminal damage and arson 6
Anti-social behaviour 5
Other theft 2
Public order 2
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 42

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Primary 0.4 miles Requires improvement — 28 Sep 2023
Diss High School Secondary 0.5 miles Good — 21 Mar 2014
Diss Church of England Junior Academy Primary 0.6 miles Good — 10 Nov 2022
Palgrave Church of England Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Good — 6 Nov 2019
Roydon Primary School Primary 1.5 miles Good — 6 May 2024

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
2 Bed Terraced House, Shreeves Road, IP22 £800/mo 2 0.37 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Skelton Road, IP22 £775/mo 2 0.48 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Market Hill, IP22 £1,000/mo 2 0.75 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Roydon Road, IP22 £850/mo 2 0.86 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Roydon Road, IP22 £950/mo 2 0.86 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Flat, Roydon Road, IP22 £950/mo 2 0.86 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Terraced House, Gainsborough Avenue, IP22 £1,095/mo 2 1.06 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Appletree Lane, IP22 £1,050/mo 2 1.09 miles OpenRent
2 Bed Bungalow, Bramley Road, IP22 £950/mo 2 1.12 miles OpenRent
2 Bed End Terrace, Speirs Way, IP22 £950/mo 2 1.17 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £937/mo (10 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.48%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,750
Target investor price (1%) £95,000
Gross yield 5.7%
Cost-to-rent ratio 17.5×
Monthly cashflow £42/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 0.9%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).