Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2026 £380,000 3.1% -0.7%
Oct 2018 £300,000 5.1% 2.9%
Aug 2002 £134,500 21.3% 19.6%
Jun 1998 £60,000 na na
Internal area
136 square metres (1,464 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,794 per square metre (£260 per square foot) in Jul 2026. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,822 per square metre (£262 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2026 £380,000 £2,794 £383,835 £2,822
Oct 2018 £300,000 £2,206 £366,008 £2,691
Aug 2002 £134,500 £989 £336,940 £2,478
Jun 1998 £60,000 £441 £292,127 £2,148

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 136 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £383,835. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Norwich are now selling for between £2,530 and £3,250 per square metre (£235 and £301 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 136 m², this implies a valuation between £344,000 and £442,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
4
Type
Detached
Council tax band
D
Plot size
445 square metres (4,790 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Archived listings
History:
Archived rental listing for 8 Layer Close. Advertised on multiple portals. It was . It last appeared Aug 2009.
Photos:

There are 10 archived estate agent listing photos for 8 Layer Close.

Photos for 8 Layer Close
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Advertiser remarks:
  • 5 bedrooms
Planning applications
Planning ref:
January 2019 18/01752/CLP
Type:
Outline application - proposal prior to a full application, including assessments and scoping opinions.
Status:
Application approved
Address:
8 Layer Close Norwich
Description:
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed removal of conservatory to rear with associated alterations.

Planning ref:
December 2006 06/01153/F
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
8 Layer Close Norwich Norfolk
Description:
Roof conversion with rear dormers and single-storey extension at side to provide garage.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
10 August 2023 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
marketed sale
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
Detached House , has 5 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1991 to 1995
Area:
136 sqm (1,464 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: Pitched, insulated (assumed). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.

Summary:
13 July 2009 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Owner-occupied
Property type:
None , has 7 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
108 sqm (1,163 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

8 Layer Close is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £383,835.
  • Based on an internal area of 136 m² and recent prices in Norwich, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £344,000 to £442,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 8 Layer Close last sold for £380,000 in July 2026.

HouseMetric shows 8 Layer Close as 136 m² (1,464 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 4 bedrooms. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 10 August 2023. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 8 Layer Close was in council tax band D. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

8 Layer Close is in postcode NR5 9NS, in Norwich. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Layer Close, NR5 9NS or analysis of the Norwich property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 8 October 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.