40 STRADBROKE ROAD
SOUTHWOLD, SUFFOLK IP18 6LQ
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
138 m²
EPC rating
E
Year built
England and Wales: 1900-1929
Last sold
£950,000 Jul 2023
Price per m²
£7,246/m²
Local average
£781,625 (+27.9%)
Street crime
16 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)
Key features
- Successful Holiday Let
- Prime Position within the Popular Coastal Town
- Spacious & Characterful Home
- Beautifully Presented Accommodation
- Courtyard Garden
- Open Plan Contemporary Layout ideal for Modern Living
Additional details
- Garden
- Yes
Description
You are welcomed into the property via the front door into a spacious hallway. To your right is a beautifully presented Sitting room with feature fireplace and large bay window flooding the room with light. Accessed from the hallway is an extremely useful Shower room and at the end of the Hallway is the impressive kitchen/diner.
The kitchen/dining room is a lovely space with light flooding in from windows and a skylight. A real feature is an Aga situated in the heart of the kitchen, providing an ideal focal point. The dining area has a wonderful window seat and double doors opening out into the courtyard garden.
On the first floor and second floors the accommodation is equally spacious and ideal for larger families. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom being en-suite and bedroom two having an en-suite cloakroom. The accommodation on this floor is completed with a good-sized family bathroom the second floor offers two further double bedrooms with restricted head height.
Outside there is a good size courtyard garden with plenty of space for alfresco dining.
The property is currently used as a successful holiday let but would also work well as a coastal home with room for all the family to enjoy.
A picturesque and thriving market town, often described as the 'Best Seaside Town', Southwold is dotted with independent boutiques and shops, a thriving independent cinema and an excellent variety of restaurants and cafes. The town hosts annual festivals and there are a number of clubs and facilities catering for sporting interests. There are several highly-rated state and private schools in the area catering for all ages.
TENURE - FREEHOLD
EPC - E
VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the agent's Southwold Office.
LOCAL AUTHORITY East Suffolk Council.
SERVICES Mains services are connected. (Durrants has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order.)
BUILDING CONSULTANCY ** Our Building Consultancy Team will be happy to provide advice to prospective buyers on planning applications, architectural design, building regulations and project management - please contact the team directly on .
Listed by
Southwold
Durrants
Reference: 85904619
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: E
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 08/10/2019
Current heating cost: £1,351/year
Potential heating cost: £956/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,605
Recommendations
- 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£105)
- Change heating to gas condensing boiler (£3,000 - £7,000)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Floorplans
Floorplan 1
EPC Graphs
EPC Front Page
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7686877
Property Details
Street: 40 Stradbroke Road
Town: SOUTHWOLD
Postcode: IP18 6LQ
Installation Details
Items: 6 windows
Certificate Issued: 18/10/2010
Work Completed: 09/06/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #3438116
Property Details
Street: 40 Stradbroke Road
Town: SOUTHWOLD
Postcode: IP18 6LQ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 30/01/2006
Work Completed: 19/01/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12036762
Property Details
Street: 40 Stradbroke Road
Town: SOUTHWOLD
Postcode: IP18 6LQ
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 14/11/2016
Work Completed: 17/10/2016
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 | 06/07/2023 (2 years ago) | £950,000 | — |
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 32 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £1,150,000 | 30/08/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 74 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £830,000 | 11/03/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 58 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £985,000 | 11/03/2024 | Terraced |
| Same street 22 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £1,300,000 | 18/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 5 FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LA | £660,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 48B STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £398,000 | 12/07/2023 | Flat |
| 19 FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LD | £684,000 | 03/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 2A MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LR | £825,000 | 28/10/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 12A STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £515,000 | 04/10/2022 | Flat |
| 13 EAST CLIFF, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JJ | £912,500 | 02/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 31 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LR | £795,000 | 17/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 17 ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LB | £475,000 | 15/07/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 56 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £950,000 | 06/06/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LD | £720,000 | 16/05/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 62 STRADBROKE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LQ | £725,000 | 29/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 26 EAST STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6EH | £555,000 | 22/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 62 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JQ | £701,000 | 08/04/2022 | Terraced |
| 11 TRINITY STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JH | £538,125 | 04/01/2022 | Terraced |
| 9 ST EDMUNDS ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LB | £590,000 | 06/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 FIELD STILE ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LA | £675,000 | 22/10/2021 | Terraced |
| 49A MARLBOROUGH ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6LS | £681,000 | 15/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 12 VICTORIA STREET, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JF | £541,000 | 08/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 17 CUMBERLAND ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JP | £880,000 | 23/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 10 EAST CLIFF, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JJ | £740,000 | 30/06/2021 | Terraced |
| 11 CAUTLEY ROAD, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6DD | £1,350,000 | 29/06/2021 | Terraced |
| CORNFIELD COTTAGE, 12 EAST GREEN, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JN | £480,000 | 25/06/2021 | Terraced |
| 3 EAST GREEN, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6JN | £530,000 | 18/06/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £856,625 (8 sales)
Area average: £701,717 (19 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): East Suffolk. Series: Terraced. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Craftco | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Fat Face | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Kings Head | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Pier | 0.2 miles |
| Train station | Blythburgh | 3.6 miles |
| Train station | Brampton | 7.4 miles |
| Hospital | Airey Close | 11.8 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Public order | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total incidents | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwold Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Reydon Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 23 Apr 2024 |
| Saint Felix School | Other | 1.2 miles | — (No rating) |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
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).