5 Drake Close, Stowmarket, IP14 1UP is a leasehold flat built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 420 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,561 , which equates to approximately £392 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2015 for £130,000. Since then, the value has increased by £34,561, representing a 26.6% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,561 is:

  • 1.6% lower than the average property price on Drake Close
  • 1.4% higher than the average in the IP14 1UP postcode area
  • and 40.0% lower than the average price for Stowmarket as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. 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 18 July 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
420 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£164,561
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£392
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Drake Close, Stowmarket, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP14 1UP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Jul 2025.

This property uses electric storage heaters as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Apr 2015, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to good, while the heating system type remained the same (electric storage heaters).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 150 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to good lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric storage heaters
Good
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 150 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Good lighting efficiency
Good

Compared to IP14 1UP

13 th / 31
Price Rank
1% higher than average
17 th / 25
Size Rank
24% smaller than average
5 th / 25
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP14 1UP , this flat's estimated value ranks 13th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 25 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 17th out of 25 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,561
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
24 Jul 2015
£130,000
Leasehold
+18.2 %
3 Aug 2007
£110,000
Leasehold
+103.7 %
20 Aug 2001
£53,995
Leasehold
+27 %
28 Aug 1998
£42,500
Leasehold
+21.4 %
29 Mar 1996
£34,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £126,000
sale date: 5 Apr 2023
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £132,000
sale date: 31 Aug 2022
rooms: 2
size: 441 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 31 Mar 2016
rooms: 2
size: 452 sq ft
sale price: £99,995
sale date: 24 Mar 2006
rooms: 2
size: 409 sq ft
sale price: £57,000
sale date: 1 Aug 2002

Data Sources

The property at 5 Drake Close, Stowmarket, IP14 1UP appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Jul 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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