Property profile

2 Layer Close

Map showing 2, Layer Close, Norwich

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£380,000

Detached sold in Bowthorpe

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold09 Sept 2015
£280,000Change since last sale: +£100,000 (+36%)
Annualised change
+2.8% per yearNorwich annualised change (detached) since 2015: +2.9% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £280 per sq ft
£307 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£27 per sq ft (+9.6%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Bowthorpe
£300,000Estimate vs local median: +£80,000 (+27%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area115 m² / 1,238 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection04 Nov 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Sept 2015£280,000-

Local market

Property prices in Bowthorpe

Median price: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 75
Typical range (middle 50%): £204K – £284K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £265 per square foot) in Bowthorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £119,256 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bowthorpe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£300,000£280
Semi-Detached21£218,000£265
Terraced18£217,500£258
Flats9£155,000£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bowthorpe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£142,500£170,000£160,000
2017£242,000£123,750£175,000£170,000
2018£230,000£110,000£195,000£188,725
2019£243,000£136,000£187,000£174,500
2020£243,000£120,500£213,000£194,500
2021£264,500£130,000£225,250£210,000
2022£287,750£154,500£232,000£227,000
2023£270,000£156,000£232,000£235,000
2024£293,750£150,000£215,000£218,250
2025£277,500£160,500£230,000£222,750
2026£313,500£147,000£207,500£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bowthorpe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowthorpe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£228£197£213£236
2017£228£181£232£209
2018£237£213£233£241
2019£249£214£240£205
2020£236£199£228£219
2021£265£211£240£224
2022£313£270£298£264
2023£299£241£275£273
2024£291£193£271£255
2025£285£245£280£266
2026£273£233£252£258
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bowthorpe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bowthorpe in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR5 9NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NR5 9NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jul 20268, Layer Close, Norwich, NR5 9NSDetachedFreehold£380,000
14 Oct 202532, The Crofts, Norwich, NR5 9LJSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
19 Sept 202518, The Crofts, Norwich, NR5 9LJDetachedFreehold£245,000
16 Dec 202530, Tolye Road, Norwich, NR5 9PRFlatsLeasehold£158,000
28 Nov 202520, Tolye Road, Norwich, NR5 9PRSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
3, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold128 m²£247,000 (2016)
5 Layer Close, NorwichFreehold96 m²£208,000 (2013)
6, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold75 m²£211,000 (2016)
7, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold88 m²£47,500 (1996)
8 Layer Close, NorwichFreehold136 m²£380,000 (2026)
9, Layer Close, Norwich-84 m²-
11, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold85 m²£264,500 (2021)
12, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold75 m²£230,000 (2017)
14, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold92 m²£264,000 (2020)
15, Layer Close, NorwichFreehold84 m²£315,000 (2024)

Area insights for NR5 9NS

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Overview

Postcode NR5 9NS is located in an urban city, within the Bowthorpe area of Norwich in the East of England region, and forms part of the Bowthorpe & West Earlham area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £47,547 per year. The median sale price in Bowthorpe is £230,000 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £204,000 and £283,750. The nearest station is Norwich, about 3.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Bowthorpe & West Earlham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,266 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Bowthorpe & West Earlham has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Bowthorpe & West Earlham is £47,547 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NR5 9NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Bowthorpe & West Earlham near NR5 9NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Norwich located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
3,392.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.71(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.26(-3%)
Public order
9.3(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.34(+16%)
Other theft
3.92(-28%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
81.69%
Other White
22
6.4%
Arab
21
6.1%
Other Asian
10
2.91%
Irish
3
0.87%
Total population: 344

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
31.31%
No qualifications
80
26.94%
Level 3 (A level)
44
14.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
10.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 297

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
35.77%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.09%
Other social rented
30
21.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
16.06%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.46%
Total households: 137

Schools

In the NR5 9NS postcode area, located within Bowthorpe & West Earlham, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for NR5 9NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableBanks House SchoolOther independent special school
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's VA Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimaryChapel Break Infant SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NR5 9NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NR5 9NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miRoysBowthorpe Main Centre, Norwich, NR5 9HAWalking directions to Roys