43 SPERLING DRIVE
HAVERHILL, SUFFOLK CB9 9SG
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
71 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
C
Last sold
£272,500 Mar 2026
Price per m²
£3,803/m²
Local average
£242,926 (+11.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 5 (14,289 of 33,755)
Street crime
136 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Three bedrooms
- En-Suite Shower Room
- Re-Fitted Bathroom & En-Suite
- Kitchen / Breakfast Room
- WC
- Low Maintenance Rear Garden
- Carport
- Cambridge Side Of Town
- Freehold
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Haverhill is a thriving and popular market town, the fastest growing in Suffolk, and is one of the most convenient towns for access to Cambridge (17 miles), London Stansted Airport (around 30 minutes drive) and the M11 corridor. There is a mainline rail station at Audley End (12 miles) direct in to London Liverpool Street.
Despite its excellent road links, Haverhill remains a relatively affordable place to buy and rent a property. Continuing private and public investment into the town to provides it with growing residential, commercial and leisure facilities.
Current facilities include High Street shopping with a popular twice weekly market, out of town shopping, public houses, cafes, restaurants, social clubs and hotels, a well-respected 18 hole golf course, a comprehensive nursery and schooling system, a well used sports centre with all weather pitches, gymnasia, churches of various denominations and much more. The town centre is attracting a growing number of national chains and there is also a town centre multiplex cinema complex with associated eateries.
Ground Floor -
Wc - Fitted with a two piece suite comprising of low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, radiator, extractor fan.
Sitting Room - Window, two radiators, understairs storage cupboard, electric fireplace (untested), stairs to first floor.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room - Fitted with a matching range of base and eye level units, sink with mixer tap, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, electric oven with four ring gas hob extractor hood over, integrated fridge freezer, sliding patio doors to the rear garden.
First Floor -
Bedroom One - Two windows, radiator, wardrobe, door to en-suite
En-Suite - Re-fitted with three piece suite comprising shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin, low level WC, heated towel rail, extractor fan, obscure window.
Bedroom Two - Window, radiator, wardrobe.
Bedroom Three - Window, radiator, wardrobe.
Bathroom - Re-fitted with a three piece suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
Outside - The property has a low maintenance rear garden with a generous paved patio area providing an ideal area for seating and entertaining. The garden is enclosed by brick wall with side access gate. There is a wooden shed which will remain.
Carport - The property has the benefit of a carport which provides off road parking for one vehicle.
We have been advised the Carport is leasehold with lease of 999 years from new (980 remaining).
Agents Note - AGENTS NOTE - For more information on this property, please refer to the Material Information brochure that can be found on our website. We have been advised the Carport is leasehold with lease of 999 years from new (980 remaining). We have been advised by the current vendor that no ground rent payable.
VIEWINGS By appointment through the Agents.
SPECIAL NOTES 1. None of the fixtures and fittings are included in the sale unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.
2. Please note that none of the appliances or the services at this property have been checked and we would recommend that these are tested by a qualified person before entering into any commitment. Please note that any request for access to test services is at the discretion of the owner.
3. Floorplans are produced for identification purposes only and are in no way a scale representation of the accommodation.
Listed by
Haverhill
Cheffins Residential
Reference: 167458940
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: C
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 19/09/2025
Expiry date: 18/09/2035
Current heating cost: £522/year
Potential heating cost: £478/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,850
Recommendations
- Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,500)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£8,000 - £10,000)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
15% since 2019
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 20/03/2026 (4 months ago) | £272,500 | +14.7% |
| Sold | 23/04/2019 (7 years ago) | £237,500 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 HOWE ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9NJ | £255,000 | 14/01/2026 | Terraced |
| 8 FOREST GLADE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9NL | £249,995 | 07/05/2024 | Terraced |
| 43 CHAPELWENT ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SB | £282,500 | 08/12/2023 | Terraced |
| 46 ARRENDENE ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9JT | £300,000 | 11/10/2023 | Terraced |
| 43 FOREST GLADE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9NN | £245,000 | 29/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 49 ARRENDENE ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9JQ | £329,500 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 12 MASONS CLOSE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SN | £225,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 44 HALES BARN ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SE | £330,000 | 04/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 55 CHAPELWENT ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SB | £112,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 19 BILLINGS CLOSE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SA | £293,500 | 02/12/2022 | Terraced |
| Same street 23 SPERLING DRIVE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SG | £255,000 | 27/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 10 CARLTON CLOSE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9JN | £300,000 | 09/09/2022 | Terraced |
| 38 CHAPELWENT ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SD | £365,000 | 10/08/2022 | Terraced |
| 57 ARRENDENE ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9JT | £369,950 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced |
| 70 HOWE ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9NJ | £235,000 | 22/02/2022 | Terraced |
| 20 LOPHAMS CLOSE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9JR | £305,000 | 03/12/2021 | Terraced |
| 94 HALES BARN ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SE | £222,000 | 30/09/2021 | Terraced |
| 26 BILLINGS CLOSE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SA | £254,000 | 24/09/2021 | Terraced |
| Same street 1 SPERLING DRIVE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SG | £185,000 | 06/08/2021 | Detached |
| Same street 65 SPERLING DRIVE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SG | £239,000 | 04/08/2021 | Terraced |
| 54 HALES BARN ROAD, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SE | £277,500 | 23/07/2021 | Terraced |
Street average: £226,333 (3 sales)
Area average: £275,053 (18 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): West Suffolk. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Cambridge: £1,122/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Trundley Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | AB's minimarket | 0.7 miles |
| Shop | Timpson | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Dullingham | 8.0 miles |
| Hospital | Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E) | 8.7 miles |
| Train station | Castle Hedingham | 9.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 15 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 136 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 20 Jul 2023 |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 0.6 miles | Good — 18 Jun 2019 |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 27 Nov 2022 |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 0.7 miles | Good — 9 Jul 2024 |
| Samuel Ward Academy | Secondary | 0.8 miles | Good — 7 Dec 2022 |
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 Flat, Magenta House. Waters Edge, CB9 | £1,325/mo | 3 | 0.33 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Dovehouse Road, CB9 | £1,260/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Betony Walk, CB9 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Balmoral Drive, CB9 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Orbell Avenue, CB9 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.68 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Burton End, CB9 | £1,250/mo | 3 | 0.79 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Mallow Walk, CB9 | £1,300/mo | 3 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed End Terrace, Cleves Road, CB9 | £800/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,223/mo (8 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).