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40 FAIRFAX ROAD

NORWICH, NORFOLK NR4 7EZ

1 beds 1 baths 61 m² Listed 15 Jan 2026 (-186d)

£550 pcm

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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

Holding Deposit: £126.00

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

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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).

5y growth -33.8%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Norwich. Series: All dwelling types. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 11.6%
10y (index) 29.9%

Company ownership

Registered legal owner is a company.

Company-owned (UK company)

Company: THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORWICH

Rental Range

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

Low £1,037/mo
Realistic £1,152/mo
Optimistic £1,267/mo

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 354.55%
Max investor price (0.8%) £243,750
Target investor price (1%) £195,000
Gross yield 4254.5%
Monthly cashflow £1,728/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 12999.4%
  • 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).