78 Higher Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 3DB is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 947 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 £264,955 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 12 Jan 2007 for £155,000. Since then, the value has increased by £109,955, representing a 70.9% increase, or approximately 3.7% per year.

The current estimated value of £264,955 is:

  • 5.4% higher than the average property price on Higher Drive
  • 3.3% higher than the average in the NR32 3DB postcode area
  • and 14.8% higher 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 19 April 2012, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£264,955
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Higher Drive, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR32 3DB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Apr 2012.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 9 Jul 2010. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 3.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 15% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to NR32 3DB

19 th / 31
Price Rank
3% higher than average
7 th / 23
Size Rank
15% bigger than average
18 th / 23
Price Per Sq FT Rank
10% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NR32 3DB , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 19th out of 31. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 18th out of 23 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 7th out of 23 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£264,955
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+71 %
12 Jan 2007
£155,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £241,000
sale date: 2 Dec 2024
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £236,500
sale date: 23 May 2023
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £225,000
sale date: 1 Mar 2023
rooms: 4
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £185,000
sale date: 7 Apr 2017
rooms: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £181,000
sale date: 1 Feb 2017

Data Sources

The property at 78 Higher Drive, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR32 3DB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 12 Jan 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 19 Apr 2012. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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