5 Gorse Close, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9DE is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 323 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 £114,905 , which equates to approximately £356 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jul 2020 for £95,000. Since then, the value has increased by £19,905, representing a 21.0% increase, or approximately 3.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £114,905 is:

  • 27.2% lower than the average property price on Gorse Close
  • 23.2% lower than the average in the IP27 9DE postcode area
  • and 51.6% lower than the average price for Brandon 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 13 July 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
323 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£114,905
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£356
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Gorse Close, Lakenheath, Brandon, West Suffolk, Suffolk, IP27 9DE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jul 2020.

This property uses electric room 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 15 Jun 2009. The rating of E is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from poor to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from very poor to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 75% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP27 9DE

31 st / 31
Price Rank
23% lower than average
21 st / 27
Size Rank
32% smaller than average
11 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP27 9DE , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 31th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 27 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 21th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£114,905
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+21 %
24 Jul 2020
£95,000
Leasehold
+42.3 %
11 Jul 2006
£66,755
Leasehold
+134.2 %
10 Sep 1999
£28,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 2
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £108,000
sale date: 7 May 2021
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 20 Jun 2008
rooms: 2
size: 323 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2021
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £90,000
sale date: 15 Mar 2023
rooms: 3
size: 657 sq ft
sale price: £143,500
sale date: 14 Feb 2020

Data Sources

The property at 5 Gorse Close, Lakenheath, Brandon, IP27 9DE appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 Jul 2020. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jul 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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