8 Houghton Drive, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3HR is a freehold detached property built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 915 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 £273,958 , which equates to approximately £299 per square foot. It was last sold on 29 Aug 2025 for £270,000. Since then, the value has increased by £3,958, representing a 1.5% increase, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £273,958 is:

  • 22.3% lower than the average property price on Houghton Drive
  • 14.8% lower than the average in the NR32 3HR postcode area
  • and 15.6% 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 6 March 2025, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in NR32 3HR

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
915 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£273,958
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£299
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

8 Houghton Drive, Oulton, Lowestoft, Waveney, Suffolk, NR32 3HR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Mar 2025.

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 20 Aug 2012. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 15.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 200 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to NR32 3HR

12 th / 27
Price Rank
15% lower than average
8 th / 16
Size Rank
9% smaller than average
5 th / 16
Price Per Sq FT Rank
6% lower than average

Compared to other properties in NR32 3HR , this house's estimated value ranks 12th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 16 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 8th out of 16 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£273,958
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+1 %
29 Aug 2025
£270,000
Leasehold
+86.2 %
30 Nov 2012
£145,000
Leasehold
+113.2 %
31 Aug 1995
£68,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £319,000
sale date: 16 Dec 2024
rooms: 5
size: 947 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 25 Nov 2022
rooms: 4
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £248,000
sale date: 14 May 2021
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 24 Aug 2018
rooms: 4
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £245,000
sale date: 8 Aug 2014

Data Sources

The property at 8 Houghton Drive, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3HR appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 29 Aug 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Mar 2025. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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