5 BIRCH CLOSE
STOWMARKET, STOWUPLAND, SUFFOLK IP14 4DW
£250,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
55 m²
Council tax band
B
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£250,000 Feb 2026
Price per m²
£4,545/m²
Local average
£269,662 (-7.3%)
Deprivation
Decile 6 (19,267 of 33,755)
Street crime
27 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Peaceful position on Birch Close in Stowupland
- Bright, well-laid-out interior with a welcoming feel
- Private garden, perfect for relaxing
- Easy to maintain, ideal for modern living
- Close to village shops, schools, and transport links
- Village location
- Recent renovation and modernization
Additional details
- Electricity
- Mains supply
- Broadband
- FTTP (fibre to the premises)
- Water
- Mains supply
- Sewerage
- Mains supply
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Front garden, Back garden
Description
Nestled in a peaceful corner of Stowupland, this delightful bungalow has been lovingly refurbished to create a warm and welcoming home. Recent updates include a new boiler and a beautifully finished bathroom in 2024, followed by a thoughtfully designed kitchen in 2025.
DESCRIPTION
Step inside and you'll find light and comfortable living spaces, perfect for relaxing or gathering with family and friends. The brand-new kitchen provides a heart to the home, while the modern finishes throughout blend effortlessly with the property's cosy charm,
Outside, the private garden offers a quiet haven for enjoying a morning coffee, pottering with plants, or unwinding on a sunny afternoon. A garage adds both storage and convenience, completing the appeal.
Set within the friendly village of Stowupland, this home combines tranquility with easy access to local amenities and nearby Stowmarket making it an ideal place to settle and enjoy village life.
Accommodation
Entrance Porch
The property is entered through a part glazed front door with inner door to;
Entrance Hall
Access to loft, coved ceiling, radiator, two built in cupboards and wood laminate flooring.
Kitchen 10' 5" x 8' 10" ( 3.17m x 2.69m )
Window and door to rear, fitted with a range of wall and base units with rolltop work surfaces, single sink with drainer and mixer tap, electric oven with hob over and extractor, space for fridge freezer & washing machine, spotlights, coved ceiling, radiator and wood laminate flooring
Living Room 16' 3" x 10' 4" ( 4.95m x 3.15m )
Window to front, fireplace, coved ceiling, radiator and carpet.
Bedroom One 12' 1" x 10' 4" ( 3.68m x 3.15m )
Window to front, coved ceiling, radiator and carpet.
Bedrooom Two 7' 8" x 10' 5" ( 2.34m x 3.17m )
Window to side, coved ceiling, radiator and carpet.
Bathroom
Frosted window to side, panelled bath with shower over and screen, back to wall wc, vanity sink with mixer tap, coved ceiling, spotlights, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail and vinyl flooring.
Outside
Rear Garden
Fence enclosed with side access gate with patio and lawn areas and timber shed.
Garage
Electric roller door, door to rear garden with parking to front.
1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. General: While we endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property and, accordingly, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the position for you, especially if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
5. THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT DO NOT CONSTITUTE REPRESENTATIONS OF FACT OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR CONTRACT. THE MATTERS REFERRED TO IN THESE PARTICULARS SHOULD BE INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED BY PROSPECTIVE BUYERS OR TENANTS. NEITHER SEQUENCE (UK) LIMITED NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS HAS ANY AUTHORITY TO MAKE OR GIVE ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY WHATEVER IN RELATION TO THIS PROPERTY.
Listed by
Stowmarket
Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells
Reference: 166914692
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 24/11/2022
Expiry date: 23/11/2032
Current heating cost: £396/year
Potential heating cost: £336/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £15,700
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Replacement glazing units (£1,000 - £1,400)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
20% since 2023
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 06/02/2026 (4 months ago) | £250,000 | +20.2% |
| Sold | 20/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £208,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 14 BIRCH CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DW | £290,000 | 29/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BROOMSPATH ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DB | £185,000 | 09/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BURR CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4FJ | £150,000 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 26 BROOMSPATH ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DB | £225,000 | 28/11/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 15 OAK ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DP | £255,000 | 27/03/2025 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 2 BIRCH CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DW | £160,000 | 23/01/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HORNBEAM ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DJ | £315,000 | 30/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 24 SYCAMORE ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DR | £257,500 | 22/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 CHESTNUT CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DN | £195,000 | 17/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HAWTHORN CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DQ | £290,000 | 10/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 12 OAK ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DP | £240,000 | 17/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 OAK ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DP | £300,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 9 - 11 DEVON ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4BZ | £319,000 | 09/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 8 HORNBEAM ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DJ | £245,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 MAPLE ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DG | £255,000 | 03/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 21 BURR CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4FJ | £116,250 | 24/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 MAPLE ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DG | £240,000 | 18/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 18 OAK ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DP | £240,000 | 11/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 BROOMSPATH ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DB | £260,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 22 HORNBEAM ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DL | £285,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 14 BIRCH CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DW | £240,000 | 17/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 30 BROOMSPATH ROAD, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DB | £252,500 | 07/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BURR CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4FJ | £307,995 | 21/12/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 3 BIRCH CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DW | £225,000 | 12/11/2021 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 8 BIRCH CLOSE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 4DW | £220,000 | 03/09/2021 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £227,000 (5 sales)
Area average: £246,662 (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): Mid Suffolk. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Mid Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Mid Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich: £693/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Birch Close | 0.0 miles |
| Bus stop | The Retreat | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | M&M Butchers | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Mr Allard's Farm Butchery | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Stowmarket | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Needham Market | 3.6 miles |
| University | Suffolk Rural Campus (Suffolk New College) | 9.3 miles |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 10.0 miles |
| University | University of Suffolk | 11.9 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total incidents | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowupland High School | Secondary | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement — 14 Jan 2024 |
| Freeman Community Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Cedars Park Community Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 27 Sep 2023 |
| Chilton Community Primary School | Primary | 1.3 miles | Good — 12 Jan 2018 |
| Abbot's Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 1.5 miles | Good — 1 Mar 2018 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed Detached House, Thorney Green Road, IP14 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.14 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Victoria Road, IP14 | £875/mo | 2 | 0.85 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Brambling Close, IP14 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.89 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed End Terrace, Regent Street, IP14 | £900/mo | 2 | 0.98 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Flat, Pickerel Court, IP14 | £1,050/mo | 2 | 1.03 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,045/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).