Sold STC End of terrace

56 BLACKHEATH ROAD

LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 7JQ

3 beds 1 baths 90 m² Listed 10 Sep 2024 (-678d)

£160,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 25 Sep 2024

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

90 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£162,000 Dec 2024

Price per m²

£1,778/m²

Local average

£196,470 (-18.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 6 (17,119 of 33,755)

Street crime

157 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • TWO STOREYS
  • TWO DOUBLE BEDROOMS AND THIRD VERSATILE BEDROOM
  • TWO RECEPTION ROOMS INCLUDING A LOUNGE AND DINING ROOM
  • WELL EQUIPPED KITCHEN
  • REAR ENCLOSED GARDEN
  • GARAGE WITH AMPLE PARKING
  • SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION
  • GUIDE PRICE: £160,000-£170,000.

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes
Listed property
No
Restrictions
No
Required access
No
Rights of way
No
Flooded in last 5 years
No
Flood defences
No

Description

GUIDE PRICE: £160,000-£170,000. We are excited to present this attractive three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in South Lowestoft, available with no onward chain. This well-loved property, maintained for the past 60 years, offers a fantastic opportunity to create your perfect home. The house features an entrance porch, a hallway, two reception rooms, a kitchen with a rear lobby, a four-piece bathroom, and three bedrooms (the third accessed via the second). Additional highlights include a laid-to-lawn rear garden, a garage, and hard standing. Situated close to amenities, excellent schools, public transport, and a beautiful East Coast beach, this home offers both comfort and potential.
Location
Blackheath Road in Lowestoft is a well-regarded residential area located in the northern part of the town. This location offers a blend of convenience and tranquillity, with local amenities easily accessible. Nearby, you'll find a range of shops, schools, and parks, providing excellent facilities for families and individuals alike. The road is well-connected by public transport, with bus services linking to various parts of Lowestoft and the surrounding areas. Additionally, Blackheath Road is within a short drive of the A12, offering straightforward access to broader regional destinations. For leisure, the nearby North Beach and Lowestoft’s town centre are both just a short distance away, providing options for recreation and dining.
Blackheath Road, Lowestoft

Upon entering the property through the entrance hall, to your left, you are greeted by a well-proportioned lounge with a charming bay window, carpeted floors, and a fireplace. The dining room, also featuring a carpeted floor, a fireplace, and a built-in cupboard, complements the spacious layout of the ground floor. The well-equipped kitchen features built-in cabinets and dedicated spaces for essential appliances, offering ample storage and work surfaces for meal preparation. The ground floor is completed by a bathroom featuring a green and pink finish, equipped with a three-piece suite and a bathtub, adding to the convenience and ensuring that all needs are met.
Ascending the stairs, you will find two double bedrooms, both generously sized and benefiting from an abundance of natural light. These bedrooms provide ample accommodation for residents and guests, each with the capacity to accommodate a range of furnishings to suit individual preferences. Those seeking a versatile living arrangement will appreciate the third bedroom, offering flexibility for use as a home office, study, or guest bedroom as desired.

Additionally, the rear enclosed garden offers a private outdoor space, primarily laid to lawn, with well-maintained flower beds and a garden shed providing extra storage. The single garage to the rear of the property offers ample parking space providing practicality and convenience for vehicle owners.
Agents Note
We understand that the property is being sold as a freehold. Connected to all mains such as water, electricity and drainage.
Tax Council Band - B


Disclaimer
Minors and Brady, along with their representatives, are not authorized to provide assurances about the property, whether on their own behalf or on behalf of their client. We do not take responsibility for any statements made in these particulars, which do not constitute part of any offer or contract. It is recommended to verify leasehold charges provided by the seller through legal representation. All mentioned areas, measurements, and distances are approximate, and the information provided, including text, photographs, and plans, serves as guidance and may not cover all aspects comprehensively. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations, or other consents. Services, equipment, and facilities have not been tested by Minors and Brady, and prospective purchasers are advised to verify the information to their satisfaction through inspection or other means.

Listed by

Oulton Broad

MINORS & BRADY LIMITED

Reference: 152238461

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 12/08/2024

Expiry date: 11/08/2034

Current heating cost: £1,424/year

Potential heating cost: £866/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £21,675

Recommendations

  • Flat roof or sloping ceiling insulation (£850 - £1,500)
  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • 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 #8299189

Property Details

Street: 56 Blackheath Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7JQ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 27/07/2011

Work Completed: 15/07/2011

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16734692 Recent

Property Details

Street: 56 Blackheath Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7JQ

Installation Details

Items: 3 windows

Certificate Issued: 23/03/2025

Work Completed: 20/03/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16828054 Recent

Property Details

Street: 56 Blackheath Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7JQ

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 01/06/2025

Work Completed: 29/05/2025

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #17000902 Recent

Property Details

Street: 56 Blackheath Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7JQ

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 12/10/2025

Work Completed: 03/10/2025

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 16/12/2024 (1 year ago) £162,000

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
136 KIRKLEY RUN, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NJ £155,000 04/12/2023 Terraced
88 KIRKLEY RUN, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NJ £80,000 06/11/2023 Terraced
19 WALMER ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7LE £178,000 06/10/2023 Terraced
19 BIRDS LANE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NP £155,000 08/09/2023 Terraced
157 CARLTON ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NA £235,000 23/06/2023 Terraced
40 KIRKLEY RUN, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NJ £147,500 26/05/2023 Terraced
12 HOLST CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9BZ £179,000 22/05/2023 Terraced
19 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7JE £177,500 17/03/2023 Terraced
36 LONG ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9DQ £210,000 03/02/2023 Terraced
11 BIRDS LANE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NP £285,000 22/12/2022 Terraced
19 BIRDS LANE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NP £132,000 14/12/2022 Terraced
150 THE AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7LW £210,000 25/11/2022 Terraced
77 BLACKHEATH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7JF £194,000 01/06/2022 Terraced
43 LONG ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9DB £158,000 10/05/2022 Terraced
132 THE AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7LW £189,425 25/02/2022 Terraced
67 KIRKLEY GARDENS, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7LS £230,000 31/01/2022 Terraced
66 KIRKLEY RUN, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NJ £110,000 04/01/2022 Terraced
44 LONG ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9DQ £170,000 17/12/2021 Terraced
58 KIRKLEY RUN, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NJ £152,500 03/12/2021 Terraced
46 KIRKLEY RUN, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 0NJ £160,000 19/10/2021 Terraced

Area average: £175,396 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 8.6%
10y growth 42.9%

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

1y (index) 2.4%
5y (index) 9.9%
10y (index) 41.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £751/mo
Realistic £834/mo
Optimistic £917/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
Bus stop Britten Road 0.1 miles
Bus stop Walmer Road 0.1 miles
Shop Kirkley Premier Store 0.3 miles
Shop Whitton Convenience Store 0.4 miles
Train station Oulton Broad South 1.1 miles
Train station Lowestoft 1.2 miles
Hospital Airey Close 2.5 miles
Hospital James Paget University Hospital 6.9 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 60
Criminal damage and arson 27
Anti-social behaviour 17
Public order 14
Shoplifting 12
Other theft 7
Drugs 4
Possession of weapons 4
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Other crime 3
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Total incidents 157

Within 1 mile during May 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
Phoenix St Peter Academy Primary 0.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Westwood Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 20 Apr 2017
East Point Academy Secondary 0.4 miles Good — 21 Nov 2016
Red Oak Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 15 Mar 2017
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 12 Jun 2024

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
3 Bed Terraced House, Lovewell Road, NR33 £2,750/mo 3 0.47 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kirkley Run, NR33 £900/mo 3 0.48 miles OpenRent
3 Bed End Terrace, Beaconsfield Road, NR33 £875/mo 3 0.63 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Union Place, NR33 £995/mo 3 0.69 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Selby Street, NR32 £2,400/mo 3 1.12 miles OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Bevan Street West, NR32 £810/mo 3 1.18 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £1,455/mo (6 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.59%
Max investor price (0.8%) £118,500
Target investor price (1%) £94,800
Gross yield 7.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 14.1×
Monthly cashflow £198/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 5.1%
  • 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).