78 Somerton Avenue, Lowestoft, NR32 4EZ is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 689 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £111,723 , which equates to approximately £162 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 Nov 2012 for £63,000. Since then, the value has increased by £48,723, representing a 77.3% increase, or approximately 5.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £111,723 is:

  • 35.3% lower than the average property price on Somerton Avenue
  • 29.0% lower than the average in the NR32 4EZ postcode area
  • and 52.9% 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 12 May 2021, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
689 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£111,723
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£162
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

78 Somerton Avenue, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR32 4EZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 May 2021.

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 24 May 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 37.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, mains gas to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from some double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 38% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
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 4EZ

47 th / 49
Price Rank
29% lower than average
40 th / 44
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
42 nd / 44
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NR32 4EZ , this house's estimated value ranks 47th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 42th out of 44 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 40th out of 44 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£111,723
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+77 %
16 Nov 2012
£63,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 24 Oct 2025
rooms: 4
size: 710 sq ft
sale price: £155,000
sale date: 23 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 5 Jul 2024
rooms: 3
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £147,500
sale date: 5 Sep 2023
rooms: 4
size: 700 sq ft
sale price: £180,500
sale date: 30 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 78 Somerton Avenue, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR32 4EZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 16 Nov 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 May 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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