Shetland Drive
Watton, IP25 6YW
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£257,500
Local average
£222,288 (+12.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (5,951 of 33,755)
Street crime
31 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Abel Home
- Solar Panels and Air Source Heat Pump
- En-Suite Shower Room and Family Bathroom
- Energy Efficiency Rating
- Gardens and Parking
- Garage (third currently converted office)
- Triple Glazing and Galvanised Guttering
- Seven Years NHBC Remaining
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- ADSL copper wire
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Double glazing
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Very well presented, modern, recently built semi-detached three bedroom house situated on a popular development on the outskirts of Watton. This fantastic property was built by the much respected Abel Homes. There are many benefits including solar panels help with those utility bills, triple glazed windows, en-suite shower room, cloak room with WC, modern kitchen with integrated appliances, garage, (currently separated with office area to rear) gardens, parking, air source heat pump providing hot water and heating and galvanised guttering.
Seven years NHBC remaining.
Vendor has now found!
Viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate.
Briefly the property offers entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, cloakroom, three bedrooms, en-suite shower room to bedroom one, bathroom, garage, (currently separated with office area to rear) gardens, parking, air source heat pump and triple glazed windows.
Watton
The well-served market town of Watton is in the district of Breckland, perfectly positioned for access to the whole of Norfolk and North Suffolk, this town is thought to be where the `Babes in the Wood` were abandoned in Wayland Wood. There is a traditional market held every Wednesday morning with produce including freshly caught fish, and there are two supermarkets and a number of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs to enjoy. Within reach is the popular Thetford Forest Park, a number of golf courses, other market towns and not forgetting the cathedral city of Norwich. Swaffham 10 miles; Thetford 15 miles; Norwich 23 miles.
Entrance Hall
Composite entrance door to front, stairs to first floor, built-in storage cupboard, tiles to floor.
Lounge/Dining Room - 15'1" (4.6m) Max x 17'1" (5.21m) Max
Built-in storage cupboard, UPVC double glazed French doors opening to rear garden, UPVC triple glazed window to side.
Kitchen - 11'6" (3.51m) Max x 8'10" (2.69m) Max
Fitted kitchen units to wall and floor, work surface over, composite one and half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, integrated fridge/freezer, integrated electric oven with electric hob and extractor over, integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for washing machine, tiles to floor, UPVC triple glazed window to front.
Cloakroom
Wash basin, WC, obscure glass UPVC triple glazed window to front, tiles to floor.
Stairs and landing
Built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, loft access.
Bedroom One - 12'9" (3.89m) x 9'7" (2.92m)
UPVC triple glazed window to rear, radiator, door to en-suite shower room.
En-suite Shower Room
Double shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, towel radiator, obscure glass UPVC triple glazed window to side, extractor fan.
Bedroom Two - 10'2" (3.1m) x 9'8" (2.95m)
UPVC triple glazed window to front, radiator.
Bedroom Three - 8'8" (2.64m) x 7'1" (2.16m)
UPVC triple glazed window to rear, radiator.
Bathroom
Bathroom suite comprising bath with mixer tap and separate hand shower attachment, wash basin, WC, towel radiator, obscure glass UPVC triple glazed window to front.
Garage/Store Area
Currently separated with partition wall approximately a third from the rear creating separate office/utility area, electric power and lights, electric motorised up and over main door to front.
Outside front
Small front garden with path to front door, selection of shrubs to beds, driveway providing off-road parking for two/three vehicles, outside lights, gated access to rear garden.
Rear Garden
Enclosed rear garden laid to lawn, paved patio seating area, outside lights, outside tap, wooden fence to perimeter, gated access to front.
Agent`s Notes
EPC rating A101 (Full copy available on request)
Council tax band C (Own enquiries should be made via Breckland District Council)
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
Listed by
Watton
Longsons
Reference: 161734790
EPC ratings on this postcode
We don't have a matched EPC for this property yet. Below are efficiency scores and details for other addresses on this postcode.
| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 98 | 99 | 126 m² | — | Detached |
| 10 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 97 | 98 | 126 m² | — | Detached |
| 11 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 97 | 99 | 77 m² | — | Detached |
| 13 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 97 | 99 | 77 m² | — | Detached |
| 15 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 97 | 99 | 77 m² | — | Detached |
| 17 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 99 | 100 | 77 m² | — | Detached |
| 19 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 97 | 99 | 77 m² | — | Detached |
| 2 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 97 | 98 | 124 m² | — | Detached |
| 21 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 101 | 102 | 94 m² | — | Detached |
| 23 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 102 | 103 | 94 m² | — | Detached |
| 3 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 98 | 99 | 124 m² | — | Detached |
| 4 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 99 | 101 | 87 m² | — | Detached |
| 5 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 101 | 103 | 87 m² | — | Detached |
| 6 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 99 | 101 | 87 m² | — | Detached |
| 7 Shetland Drive, WATTON | 101 | 103 | 87 m² | — | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/01/2022 (4 years ago) | £257,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 PADDOCK CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK, IP25 6YD | £206,500 | 05/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 2 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £380,000 | 01/12/2023 | Detached |
| 6 THE GALLOPS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YL | £232,000 | 06/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY | £180,000 | 19/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA | £245,000 | 04/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 29 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY | £180,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA | £285,000 | 07/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 26 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ | £220,000 | 16/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 3 FARRIER ROAD, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YE | £272,000 | 14/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 73 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ | £184,000 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 264 LOVELL GARDENS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6TU | £160,000 | 03/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 23 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £315,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 16 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HY | £190,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 21 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £320,000 | 01/12/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 7 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £257,500 | 11/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 1 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £350,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 11 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £222,500 | 19/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 17 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £222,500 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 9 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £222,500 | 04/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £365,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 5 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £257,500 | 29/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 6 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £260,000 | 05/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 19 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £217,500 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 65 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY | £210,000 | 02/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 15 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £225,000 | 18/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HORSESHOE CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YF | £240,000 | 17/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 13 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £225,000 | 09/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 4 SHETLAND DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YW | £260,000 | 02/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 235 LOVELL GARDENS, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6TU | £120,000 | 16/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 35 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY | £147,000 | 07/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 PADDOCK CLOSE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YD | £195,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 26 AKROTIRI SQUARE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6HZ | £190,000 | 07/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 28 WASHINGTON DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6GY | £212,000 | 22/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 13 SADDLERS DRIVE, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YA | £210,000 | 21/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 8 SHIRE HORSE WAY, WATTON, THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, IP25 6YB | £355,000 | 27/08/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £273,333 (15 sales)
Area average: £211,675 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Breckland. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Breckland. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Breckland.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | AK Reptiles & Aquatics Ltd | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Portal Avenue, adj | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Portal Avenue, opp | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Top to Toe | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Yaxham | 7.2 miles |
| Train station | Thuxton | 7.2 miles |
| Hospital | Dereham Hospital | 9.1 miles |
| Hospital | Ogden Court Community Hospital | 11.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 31 |
Within 1 mile during Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy & Nursery | Primary | 1.2 miles | Good — 3 Nov 2019 |
| Wayland Academy | Secondary | 1.3 miles | Good — 25 Sep 2023 |
| Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Good — 12 Mar 2020 |
| Watton Junior School | Primary | 1.4 miles | Inadequate — 1 Oct 2019 |
| Caston Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 2.1 miles | Good — 16 Oct 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).
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