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71 CRANESBILL ROAD

LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 7EE

3 beds 1 baths 904 sq ft Listed 9 Mar 2022 (-1559d)

£270,000

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Reduced on 23 Mar 2022

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

84 m²

EPC rating

C

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£268,000 Jul 2022

Price per m²

£3,214/m²

Local average

£349,007 (-22.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,958 of 33,755)

Street crime

100 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

  • CHAIN FREE
  • THREE BEDROOMS
  • SPACIOUS THROUGHOUT
  • PERFECT FOR BOTH FAMILIES AND COUPLES
  • QUIET LOCATION
  • ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN
  • GARAGE & PARKING
  • FREEHOLD
  • PAKEFIELD, NR33
  • CALL NOW TO ENQUIRE

Additional details

Parking
Garage
Garden
Yes

Description

LOCATION ** Pakefield sits in the local authority of East Suffolk Council. It is just a stones throw from the sandy beach which runs by grassy cliffs. It also has a varied selection of local pubs, shops and amenities along with primary and high schools. 

ENTRANCE HALL Enter the property via a door to the front leading into the entrance hall complete with fitted carpet flooring, wall mounted radiator, an airing cupboard with doors leading into all rooms and access into the loft via a hatch.  

LOUNGE 12' 4" x 19' 9" (3.76m x 6.02m) Spacious lounge, perfect for family living offering fitted carpet flooring, uPVC French doors opening onto the conservatory with a brick surround feature fireplace. There is two wall mounted radiators with two ceiling light fittings and both television and power points placed throughout.  

CONSERVATORY 14' 4" x 6' 5" (4.37m x 1.96m) Low level brick built conservatory with double glazing to all sides, uPVC French doors opening onto the rear garden, polycarbonate roofing, two wall mounted radiators, this room offers space for relaxation.  

KITCHEN/ DINER 15' 0" x 12' 4" (4.57m x 3.76m) A fresh kitchen/ diner complete with tiled flooring, double glazed window to the rear aspect and a uPVC door leading onto the rear garden. There is a range of white wooden wall and base units with roll top work surfaces over and tiled splashbacks behind. Featuring a 1.5 stainless steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over with space for a Rangemaster cooker with a large extractor fan placed above and additional space for five low level kitchen appliances. There is space for free standing dining furniture with two ceiling light fittings, wall mounted radiator and power points placed throughout.  

BEDROOM ONE 14' 1" x 8' 9" (4.29m x 2.67m) Primary double bedroom offering fitted carpet flooring with a double glazed window to the front aspect, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light fitting, power points and a telephone point located throughout and fitted mirrored wardrobes.  

BEDROOM TWO 9' 0" x 11' 1" (2.74m x 3.38m) Located to the front is a second double bedroom with fitted carpet flooring, double glazed window to the front aspect, power points, ceiling light fitting and a wall mounted radiator.  

BEDROOM THREE 7' 8" x 8' 9" (2.34m x 2.67m) A further bedroom featuring fitted carpet flooring, double glazed window to the front aspect with a wall mounted radiator, additional power points and a ceiling light fitting.  

SHOWER ROOM 9' 5" x 8' 8" (2.87m x 2.64m) Four piece shower suite comprising of a low level WC, hand wash basin with a vanity unit beneath, curved jacuzzi style bath and a large corner shower cubicle. There is tiled flooring with fully tiled walls, ceiling spotlighting, shaver point, extractor fan and two double glazed privacy windows to the side aspects.  

EXTERIOR To the front of the property is a lush green lawn with flowers beds stocked with colourful flowers and access into the property via a door to the front aspect. There is a single unit garage with parking available for one vehicle. Located to the rear is a well maintained garden complete with a patio area, perfect for alfresco dining during the summer months and entertaining with family and friends leading onto a lush green lawn surrounded by a plethora of bushes, shrubbery and plants. Positioned to the corner is a timber built shed for further storage facilities with power and electric with a gate leading out of the property and the garden being fully enclosed by fencing.  

AGENTS NOTES Minors and Brady understand that this property is freehold and is connected to all mains services with a gas central heating system. There is double glazing throughout the property with a driveway and allocated parking.

Council Tax Band: C 

** DISCLAIMER: We endeavour to make our adverts accurate and correct, and ask our sellers to approve these details prior to going to market, however these do not form any part of a contract and any buyers are advised to check the details upon viewing, including any specifications, sizes and what's included on their fixtures and fittings forms when purchasing. 

Listed by

Oulton Broad

MINORS & BRADY LIMITED

Reference: 120879845

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 13/05/2022

Expiry date: 12/05/2032

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

This property has 4 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #620877

Property Details

Street: 71 Cranesbill Road

Town: Pakefield

Postcode: NR33 7EE

Installation Details

Items: 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 27/04/2003

Work Completed: 20/03/2003

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #10672943

Property Details

Street: 71 Cranesbill Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7EE

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 24/11/2014

Work Completed: 18/11/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7284328

Property Details

Street: 71 Cranesbill Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7EE

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 05/04/2010

Work Completed: 26/03/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #11331061

Property Details

Street: 71 Cranesbill Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7EE

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 23/11/2015

Work Completed: 13/11/2015

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 26/07/2022 (3 years ago) £268,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
21 AIREDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TJ £285,000 16/12/2025 Detached
7 BENOUVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UD £290,000 01/12/2025 Detached
30 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX £195,000 24/07/2025 Detached
10 WHARFEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TA £275,000 24/06/2025 Detached
Same street 80 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £212,000 07/02/2025 Semi-detached
Same street 59 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £229,000 30/08/2024 Detached
Same street 78 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £205,000 05/06/2024 Semi-detached
40 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX £135,000 29/11/2023 Detached
Same street 73 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £192,500 29/08/2023 Detached
1 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB £412,000 11/08/2023 Detached
Same street 61 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £257,500 30/06/2023 Detached
23 WHARFEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TA £382,500 29/06/2023 Detached
12 WHARFEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TA £326,000 14/04/2023 Detached
28 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX £260,000 24/03/2023 Detached
8 WHARFEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TA £327,500 23/02/2023 Detached
6 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX £400,000 21/10/2022 Detached
19 AIREDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TJ £345,000 21/10/2022 Detached
1 DOVEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TE £270,000 20/10/2022 Detached
2 PRIMROSE CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EG £238,000 18/10/2022 Detached
32 WHARFEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TA £350,000 27/09/2022 Detached
2 RIDGEVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UA £265,000 07/09/2022 Detached
3 AIREDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TJ £365,000 05/08/2022 Detached
6 RYEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TB £240,000 04/08/2022 Detached
36 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX £265,000 02/08/2022 Detached
17 COVERDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TD £300,000 22/07/2022 Detached
Same street 65 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £227,000 18/02/2022 Detached
Same street 77 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £257,000 10/12/2021 Detached
Same street 51 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £200,000 27/08/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 87 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE £235,000 09/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £223,889 (9 sales)

Area average: £296,300 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 14.8%
10y growth 29.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): East Suffolk. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 11.6%
10y (index) 34.5%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for East Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £749/mo
Realistic £832/mo
Optimistic £915/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth: £628/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop Shelton Road Convenience 0.1 miles
Bus stop Merrifield Road 0.1 miles
Shop Card Factory 0.4 miles
Train station Chapel Road 1.3 miles
Train station Oulton Broad South 1.4 miles
Hospital Airey Close 3.2 miles
Hospital James Paget University Hospital 7.6 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 46
Vehicle crime 9
Anti-social behaviour 8
Shoplifting 8
Criminal damage and arson 7
Burglary 6
Other theft 6
Public order 5
Bicycle theft 2
Other crime 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 100

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Pakefield High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 9 Nov 2023
Pakefield Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 18 Nov 2021
Westwood Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Good — 20 Apr 2017
Elm Tree Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 26 Sep 2022
Grove Primary School Primary 0.9 miles Good — 4 Dec 2022

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.31%
Max investor price (0.8%) £104,000
Target investor price (1%) £83,200
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).