Sold STC Semi-detached

5 BIRCH CLOSE

STOWMARKET, STOWUPLAND, SUFFOLK IP14 4DW

2 beds 1 baths 55 m² Listed 12 Sep 2025 (-284d)

£250,000

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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

SUMMARY
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)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

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).

5y growth 0.2%
10y growth 29.4%

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

1y (index) 3.1%
5y (index) 13.3%
10y (index) 35.5%

Rental Range

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

Low £885/mo
Realistic £983/mo
Optimistic £1,081/mo

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 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £131,250
Target investor price (1%) £105,000
Gross yield 5%
Cost-to-rent ratio 19.8×
Monthly cashflow £-65/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI -1.1%
  • 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).