5 Essex Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2HQ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 969 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £153,479 , which equates to approximately £158 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Apr 2019 for £121,000. Since then, the value has increased by £32,479, representing a 26.8% increase, or approximately 4.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £153,479 is:

  • 2.9% higher than the average property price on Essex Road
  • 3.1% higher than the average in the NR32 2HQ postcode area
  • and 33.5% lower than the average price for Lowestoft 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 3 August 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
969 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£153,479
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£158
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Essex Road, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR32 2HQ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Aug 2015.

This property is heated by gas room heaters. It is connected to mains gas. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 11 May 2009, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to D, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 54.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system changed from electric immersion, off-peak to no system present: electric immersion assumed, with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Room heaters, mains gas
Average
Hot Water
No system present: electric immersion assumed
Very Poor
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NR32 2HQ

17 th / 25
Price Rank
3% higher than average
3 rd / 19
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
17 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NR32 2HQ , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 17th out of 19 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 3rd out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£153,479
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
12 Apr 2019
£121,000
Leasehold
+44 %
15 Jul 2015
£84,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 1023 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 27 Oct 2023
rooms: 5
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £145,000
sale date: 25 Apr 2022
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £122,500
sale date: 14 Aug 2020
rooms: 4
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £101,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2019
rooms: 4
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £116,000
sale date: 18 Sep 2017

Data Sources

The property at 5 Essex Road, Lowestoft, NR32 2HQ appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 12 Apr 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Aug 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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