8 Prospect Place, Leiston, IP16 4AL is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 624 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 £189,773 , which equates to approximately £304 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Aug 2023 for £185,000. Since then, the value has increased by £4,773, representing a 2.6% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £189,773 is:

  • 2.8% lower than the average property price on Prospect Place
  • 2.4% higher than the average in the IP16 4AL postcode area
  • and 25.7% lower than the average price for Leiston as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 May 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£189,773
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£304
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

8 Prospect Place, Leiston, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP16 4AL has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 May 2023.

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 mostly double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 17 Aug 2022, when the property was rated D. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 9.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 270 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed) to timber frame, with additional insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to mostly double glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Timber frame, with additional insulation
Good
Windows
Mostly double glazing
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP16 4AL

23 rd / 33
Price Rank
2% higher than average
22 nd / 30
Size Rank
23% smaller than average
9 th / 30
Price Per Sq FT Rank
33% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP16 4AL , this house's estimated value ranks 23th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 9th out of 30 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 22th out of 30 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£189,773
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
2 Aug 2023
£185,000
Leasehold
+86.9 %
15 Apr 2016
£99,000
Leasehold
+153.8 %
19 Feb 2002
£39,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 4
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £151,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 702 sq ft
sale price: £100,000
sale date: 3 Sep 2015

Data Sources

The property at 8 Prospect Place, Leiston, IP16 4AL appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Aug 2023. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 May 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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