Sold STC Detached

392 BOWTHORPE ROAD

NORWICH, NORFOLK NR5 8AG

3 beds 872 sq ft Listed 19 Mar 2014 (-4506d)

£199,995

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

81 m²

EPC rating

C

Last sold

£198,995 Jun 2014

Price per m²

£2,469/m²

Local average

£310,850 (-35.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (3,081 of 33,755)

Street crime

224 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Detached bungalow
  • Three bedrooms
  • Newly finished conservatory
  • 8ft STMS rear garden
  • Off road parking
  • Great order!!

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

SUMMARY
A substantial 1930's three bedroom detached double bay fronted bungalow located in this popular location to the west of Norwich. The property benefits from an 80ft STMS rear garden, ample off road parking, a recently completed beautiful presented uPVC conservatory, GCH & uPVC double glazing.


DESCRIPTION
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Description 
A substantial 1930's three bedroom detached double bay fronted bungalow located in this popular location to the west of Norwich. The property benefits from an 80ft STMS rear garden, ample off road parking, a recently completed beautiful presented uPVC conservatory, GCH and uPVC double glazing. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, lounge open plan through to conservatory with fitted kitchen, three bedrooms and bathroom. The property is offered in good order and an early viewing is highly recommended.

Entrance Hall 
Entrance door.

Lounge 10' 11" x 10' 10" ( 3.33m x 3.30m )
Open plan through to conservatory.

Conservatory 12' x 9' 5" ( 3.66m x 2.87m )
Impressive uPVC conservatory with brick base, uPVC windows to the rear and uPVC double doors to side aspect with triple poly-carbonate roof.

Kitchen 13' 5" x 9' 7" narrowing to 8' ( 4.09m x 2.92m narrowing to 2.44m )
Fitted with a range of eye and base level units, built in gas hob, built in electric oven, inset sink unit, airing cupboard, door leading to rear porch and window to side aspect.

Rear Porch 
Single glazed with door to garden and plumbing for washing machine.

Bedroom One Irregular Shaped Room 17' 5" into bay x 11' 9" ( 5.31m into bay x 3.58m)
uPVC window to front aspect with lovely circular window to side aspect.

Bedroom Two 11' 8" x 9' 7" ( 3.56m x 2.92m )
uPVC window to side aspect and radiator.

Bedroom Three 11' 8" x 9' 11" into bay narrowing to 8' ( 3.56m x 3.02m into bay narrowing to 2.44m )
uPVC window to front aspect and radiator.

Bathroom 
With a suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin and low level WC, radiator, loft access and tiled surrounds.

Outside 
The property has a gravelled front providing parking and turning for two/three vehicles. To the rear of the property is a large garden measuring approximately 80ft STMS, mainly laid to lawn with a variety of mature shrub beds and borders to include mature trees.


DIRECTIONS
Leave Norwich via Dereham Road, at the lights with Hotblack Road turn left onto Bowthorpe Road. Continue along this road over the outer ringroad following the road all the way through past a small parade of shops where the property can be found on the right hand side, just before the start of Earlham Green Lane.
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1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. Measurements: These approximate room sizes are only intended as general guidance. You must verify the dimensions carefully before ordering carpets or any built-in furniture.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.

Listed by

Norwich

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 43499842

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 07/11/2025

Expiry date: 06/11/2035

Est. upgrade cost to C: £10,250

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£5,000 - £10,000)
  • Add PV battery (£500 - £5,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 30/06/2014 (12 years ago) £198,995

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
60 EARLHAM GREEN LANE, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8HE £382,500 06/01/2025 Detached
16 EARLHAM GREEN LANE, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8HA £391,500 16/06/2023 Detached
354 BOWTHORPE ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR5 8AF £425,000 08/12/2022 Detached
532 EARLHAM ROAD, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR4 7TF £622,500 11/10/2021 Detached

Area average: £455,375 (4 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -20.4%
10y growth 6.9%

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

1y (index) 3.7%
5y (index) 15%
10y (index) 32%

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: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Bus stop Cadge Road 0.0 miles
Shop Laundrette 0.6 miles
Shop Sunrise Asia Market 0.7 miles
Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department 1.5 miles
University Broadcast House 2.0 miles
Train station Norwich 2.6 miles
Train station Salhouse 6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 97
Anti-social behaviour 20
Shoplifting 19
Criminal damage and arson 18
Bicycle theft 16
Other theft 15
Public order 12
Other crime 8
Vehicle crime 5
Burglary 4
Possession of weapons 4
Drugs 3
Theft from the person 2
Robbery 1
Total incidents 224

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
West Earlham Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 16 Nov 2017
West Earlham Junior School Primary 0.2 miles Good — 22 Feb 2016
City Academy Norwich Secondary 0.3 miles Requires improvement — 8 Jul 2024
Earlham Nursery School Nursery 0.4 miles Good — 21 Sep 2022
Norwich Primary Academy Primary 0.4 miles Good — 7 Jan 2020

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.58%
Max investor price (0.8%) £144,000
Target investor price (1%) £115,200
  • 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).