21 The Firs, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9EX is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 549 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £198,534 , which equates to approximately £362 per square foot. It was last sold on 25 Sep 2015 for £140,000. Since then, the value has increased by £58,534, representing a 41.8% increase, or approximately 4.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £198,534 is:

  • 16.5% lower than the average property price on The Firs
  • 13.3% lower than the average in the IP27 9EX postcode area
  • and 12.4% lower than the average price for Brandon as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 April 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
549 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£198,534
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£362
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

21 The Firs, Lakenheath, Brandon, Forest Heath, Suffolk, IP27 9EX has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Apr 2023.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. An off-peak electric immersion heater is used to provide hot water, supplemented by a solar water heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Jul 2016, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 44.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to electric storage heaters, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to electric immersion, off-peak, plus solar, with no change in energy efficiency (poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak, plus solar
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP27 9EX

15 th / 22
Price Rank
13% lower than average
13 th / 14
Size Rank
25% smaller than average
1 st / 14
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP27 9EX , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 15th out of 22. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 14 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 14 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£198,534
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
25 Sep 2015
£140,000
Leasehold
+42.9 %
30 Jun 2003
£98,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 13 Feb 2023
rooms: 3
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £123,000
sale date: 12 Oct 2012
rooms: 4
size: 594 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 31 May 2006

Data Sources

The property at 21 The Firs, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9EX appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 25 Sep 2015. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Apr 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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