40 FAIRFAX ROAD
NORWICH, NORFOLK NR4 7EZ
£550 pcm
Property details
Floor area
61 m²
Council tax band
A
Last sold
£190,000 Dec 2025
Local average
£524,949 (-99.9%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (5,561 of 33,755)
Street crime
174 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- EPC RATING - D
- HOUSE SHARE
- All Bills Included
- Close To The UEA
- En Suite Bathroom
- Easy Access To The City Centre
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
SUMMARY
*ROOM AVAILABLE IN A QUALITY 2 BEDROOM HOME IN A REFINED NR4 LOCATION* BILLS INLCUDED William H Brown are pleased to present this exceptionally maintained first floor apartment with private entrance and landscaped rear garden offering a convenient location close to Eaton Park and local facilities and amenities.
DESCRIPTION**
Impressive DOUBLE ROOM available in this first-floor apartment offering a desirable city lifestyle, conveniently situated close to Eaton Park and the University of East Anglia. This apartment boasts two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, ideal for comfortable living. The property features a fitted kitchen with appliances, providing a functional and modern touch.
The reception room stands out with its stripped floors and elegant picture rail, enhancing the character of the space. Lovingly maintained for over two decades by the current owner, this apartment exudes a warm and inviting ambience. The beautifully presented interior extends to the manicured landscaped garden, complete with a pergola shelter and well-established beds and borders, creating a tranquil outdoor retreat.
With on-street permit parking available, this property promises a serene urban oasis and a desirable living environment for prospective tenant looking for both convenience and charm, the room available is fully furnished and would suite a working professional or a mature student.
Entrance Hall
New composite door to front aspect, storage area, stairs leading to first floor hallway;
First Floor Hallway
Glazed door from entrance hall, double glazed window to side aspect, loft access, airing cupboard with radiator, meter cupboard housing water meter, gas and electric meter and fuse board, radiator, doors to all rooms;
Lounge 10' 8" x 13' 7" ( 3.25m x 4.14m )
Double glazed windows to front and side aspects, stripped floorboards, picture rail, electric fire, radiator.
Kitchen 8' 5" x 7' 10" ( 2.57m x 2.39m )
Double glazed window to rear aspect, fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units, roll top work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splash back, plumbing and washing machine, fridge freezer, freestanding electric cooker, tiled vinyl floor.
Available Bedroom One 12' 5" x 10' 8" max ( 3.78m x 3.25m max )
Double glazed window to front aspect, built in wardrobe, radiator.
Bathroom
Double glazed window to rear aspect, suite comprising paneled bath with electric shower over, low level wc, pedestal sink, part tiled walls, extractor fan, vinyl tiled flooring, radiator.
External
The property is approached via a pathway from the road leading to the front door. To the rear of the property is a serene haven, a private sanctuary that boasts an array of colour throughout the seasons through the mature and established beds and borders. Completing the landscape the garden offers a covered pergola to wind away the day overlooking the beautiful gardens and a secure brick-built shed for outside storage.
DIRECTIONS
Proceed out of Norwich via the Earlham Road taking your first exit at the roundabout onto Colman Road. Follow the road along taking a right hand turn into North Park Avenue taking a right hand turn into Fairfax Road where the property will be located on your right hand side.
While every reasonable effort is made to ensure the accuracy of descriptions and content, we should make you aware of the following guidance or limitations.
(1) MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS – prospective tenants will be asked to produce identification documentation during the referencing process and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing a tenancy.
(2) These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
(3) The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive.
(4) Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully to satisfy yourself of their accuracy.
(5) You should make your own enquiries regarding the property in respect of things such as furnishings to be included/excluded and what facilities are/are not available.
(6) Before you enter into any tenancy for one of the advertised properties, the condition and contents of the property will normally be set out in a tenancy agreement and inventory. Please make sure you carefully read and agree with the tenancy agreement and any inventory provided before signing these documents.
Listed by
Norwich
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 171059099
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #2457990
Property Details
Street: 40 Fairfax Road
Town: NORWICH
Postcode: NR4 7EZ
Installation Details
Items: 9 windows
Certificate Issued: 14/02/2005
Work Completed: 30/11/2003
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16086467 Recent
Property Details
Street: 40 Fairfax Road
Town: NORWICH
Postcode: NR4 7EZ
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 10/12/2023
Work Completed: 04/12/2023
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/12/2025 (7 months ago) | £190,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236 NORTHFIELDS, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7EX | £175,000 | 31/10/2022 | Other |
| Same street 15 FAIRFAX ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7EZ | £255,000 | 11/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 7 FAIRFAX ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7EZ | £192,000 | 29/07/2022 | Flat |
| Same street 59 FAIRFAX ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7EZ | £280,000 | 27/01/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £242,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £175,000 (1 sale)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Norwich. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.
Company ownership
Registered legal owner is a company.
Company: THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORWICH
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Norwich. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Norwich.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £588/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | George Borrow Road | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | Colman Road / G. Borrows Rd | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Total E-Cig | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Sunrise Asia Market | 0.2 miles |
| University | Broadcast House | 1.6 miles |
| Hospital | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department | 1.6 miles |
| Train station | Norwich | 2.1 miles |
| Train station | Salhouse | 6.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 |
| Shoplifting | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 |
| Bicycle theft | 13 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Total incidents | 174 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colman Junior School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 23 Feb 2012 |
| The Clare School | Other | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 7 Dec 2011 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 7 Jan 2015 |
| Colman Infant School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Outstanding — 2 May 2014 |
| Bluebell Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 26 May 2016 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed Flat, Unthank Road, NR2 | £1,950/mo | 1 | 0.61 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,950/mo (1 listing)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- 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).