Sold STC Semi-detached

174 GOWING ROAD

NORWICH, NORFOLK NR6 6PZ

3 beds 1 baths 710 sq ft Listed 19 Dec 2024 (-578d)

£220,000

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Front Sitting Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Shower room Kitchen Rear garden IMG_1657 Garage

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

66 m²

Council tax band

C

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£225,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£3,333/m²

Local average

£275,609 (-20.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (20,437 of 33,755)

Street crime

27 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Requires Updating
  • Three Bedrooms
  • Good Local Shopping Facilities
  • Both Good and Outstanding OFSTED Rated Schools
  • Regular Public Transport
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Close to Norwich International Airport
  • Detached Garage and Off Road Parking for 4+ Vehicles
  • Easy Access to Norwich City Centre

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Garage, Off street
Garden
Yes

Description

Location ** Hellesdon is a popular and thriving north western suburb of Norwich, situated just over 3 miles from the city centre, the area is popular with all generations as it offers of plenty of local amenities which include local shops, employment areas, retail parks and sports facilities. The local international airport is nearby with connections to a large range of UK and European destinations.

The city of Norwich boasts some of the UK's top shopping with two indoors malls, an award winning daily market plus a wide variety of independent shops and national chains. The property has a number of local bus stops within easy reach enabling easy access to city centre which offers a choice of theatres, cinemas and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and rich and cultural life. 

Description A well proportioned three bedroom semi-detached bungalow in the popular north west suburb of Hellesdon. The property now requires general updating and the accommodation is nicely laid out, giving a good size lounge, three bedrooms, bathroom, conservatory and kitchen. Externally there is a good size, low maintenance, rear garden, detached garage and off street parking for 4+ vehicles.

Early inspection is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

The accommodation comprises:- 

Kitchen 12' 5" x 8' 7" (3.78m x 2.62m) Side aspect uPVC double glazed obscure glass door and rear aspect double glazed window. Fitted with a range of light wood effect wall and base units, wood effect roll edge work surface, inset coloured sink and mixer tap, tiled splash backs, New World stainless steel electric oven, four ring gas hob, space for fridge, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor, door to:- 

Hallway Front aspect double glazed obscure window, doors to lounge, bedrooms and bathroom, airing cupboard housing Vailant wall mounted boiler, fitted carpet, radiator, textured and coved ceiling, access to loft. 

Lounge 15' 0" x 10' 6" (4.57m x 3.2m) Double glazed patio doors to conservatory, tiled feature fireplace fitted with a gas fire, tv point, fitted carpet, coved ceiling. 

Conservatory 11' 2" x 5' 7" (3.4m x 1.7m) Of uPVC double glazed construction on a dwarf wall, side aspect double glazed door, fitted carpet. 

Bedroom 1 13' 4" x 10' 6" (4.06m x 3.2m) Front aspect uPVC double glazed window, fitted wardrobes and over bed cupboards, fitted carpet. 

Bedroom 2 10' 7" x 10' 2" (3.23m x 3.1m) Front aspect uPVC double glazed window, fitted wardrobes, fitted carpet. 

Bedroom 3 10' 7" x 6' 6" (3.23m x 1.98m) Side aspect uPVC double glazed window, fitted carpet. 

Shower Room 9' 4" x 4' 9" (2.84m x 1.45m) (maximum) Rear aspect double glazed obscure glass uPVC window, walk-in shower with glass screen, low level w.c., pedestal hand basin, part tiled walls, radiator. 

Outside To the front of the property is block weave driveway, double timber gates to garden, front lawn. The low maintenance rear garden is hard-surfaced and has an outside courtesy light. Garage with roller door, power and light. 

Services Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage are available. 

Local Authority/Council Tax Broadland District Council, Thorpe Lodge, 1 Yarmouth Road, Norwich, NR7 0DU
Tel:
Tax Band: C 

EPC Rating The Energy Rating for this property is to be confirmed. A full Energy Performance Certificate will be available on request. 

Important Agent Note Intending purchasers will be asked to provide original Identity Documentation and Proof of Address before solicitors are instructed. 

We Are Here To Help If your interest in this property is dependent on anything about the property or its surroundings which are not referred to in these sales particulars, please contact us before viewing and we will do our best to answer any questions you may have. 

Agents Note ** Appliances in the property have not been tested and are sold as seen. 

Listed by

Norfolk

Watsons

Reference: 156095315

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 23/12/2024

Expiry date: 22/12/2034

Current heating cost: £662/year

Potential heating cost: £596/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #12127347

Property Details

Street: 174 Gowing Road

Town: NORWICH

Postcode: NR6 6PZ

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 02/01/2017

Work Completed: 16/11/2016

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 27/03/2025 (1 year ago) £225,000

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
54 BERRINGTON ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PH £332,000 15/12/2025 Semi-detached
11 SARACEN ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PA £240,000 23/07/2025 Semi-detached
1 SADLER ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PQ £246,000 11/07/2025 Semi-detached
68 BUSH ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6UE £235,000 04/12/2023 Semi-detached
117 GOWING ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PY £267,500 21/07/2023 Semi-detached
31 RAYMOND ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PN £306,000 16/06/2023 Semi-detached
10 RAYMOND ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PL £320,000 08/06/2023 Semi-detached
48 BERRINGTON ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PH £250,000 02/06/2023 Semi-detached
26 RAYMOND CLOSE, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PG £242,000 01/02/2023 Semi-detached
3 BERRINGTON ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PH £280,000 19/12/2022 Semi-detached
17 RAYMOND ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PN £260,000 30/11/2022 Semi-detached
50 RAYMOND ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PN £285,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
109 GOWING ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6UG £285,000 30/09/2022 Semi-detached
18 LOXWOOD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6QD £270,000 08/09/2022 Semi-detached
32 RAYMOND ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PN £290,000 06/09/2022 Semi-detached
80 BUSH ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6UE £302,000 26/08/2022 Semi-detached
172 GOWING ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PZ £292,000 18/08/2022 Semi-detached
26 BERRINGTON ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PH £280,000 22/07/2022 Semi-detached
11 BERRINGTON ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PH £285,000 20/07/2022 Semi-detached
2 SHERWELL ROAD, NORWICH, BROADLAND, NORFOLK, NR6 6PP £277,500 07/07/2022 Semi-detached

Area average: £277,250 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 7.9%
10y growth 37.1%

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

1y (index) 8.1%
5y (index) 17%
10y (index) 40.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £845/mo
Realistic £939/mo
Optimistic £1,033/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Broadland.

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 Raymond Close, opp 0.1 miles
Bus stop Gowing Road, adj 0.2 miles
Shop CO-OP Travel 0.4 miles
Shop Lexus Norwich (Service Only) 0.6 miles
University Broadcast House 2.9 miles
Train station Norwich 3.7 miles
Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department 4.1 miles
Train station Salhouse 5.4 miles
Hospital North Walsham and District War Memorial Hospital 11.2 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Anti-social behaviour 5
Burglary 5
Bicycle theft 2
Public order 2
Other theft 1
Robbery 1
Shoplifting 1
Total incidents 27

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
Arden Grove Infant and Nursery School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 26 Mar 2015
Firside Junior School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 2 Jul 2015
Kinsale Infant School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 4 May 2011
Kinsale Junior School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 19 Dec 2014
Hellesdon High School Secondary 0.8 miles Requires improvement — 20 Nov 2023

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Sadler Road, NR6 £1,300/mo 3 0.09 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Bungalow, Bush Road, NR6 £1,250/mo 3 0.31 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Oulton Rd, NR6 £1,150/mo 3 1.1 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,233/mo (3 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.57%
Max investor price (0.8%) £156,250
Target investor price (1%) £125,000
Gross yield 6.8%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.7×
Monthly cashflow £234/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 4.4%
  • 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).
  • 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).