# 3 bedroom end of terrace house for sale (CB9 9SG) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 43 SPERLING DRIVE, HAVERHILL, SUFFOLK CB9 9SG | | Price | £270,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Last sold | £272,500 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** C - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 18/09/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £522/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,850 ### Recommendations - I (£2,200 - £3,500) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/9019-3054-2201-0845-8200) ## Description An immaculately presented three bedroom end of terrace property conveniently located on the popular Meadowlands development within easy access to the A1307. The property benefits from re-fitted bathroom and en-suite shower room, low maintenance rear garden and carport. (EPC Rating C) 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. ## Property Photos - ![15_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996822) - 15_61796.JPG - ![4_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996823) - 4_61796.JPG - ![5_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996824) - 5_61796.JPG - ![7_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996825) - 7_61796.JPG - ![6_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996826) - 6_61796.JPG - ![3_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996827) - 3_61796.JPG - ![8_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996828) - 8_61796.JPG - ![10_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996829) - 10_61796.JPG - ![11_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996830) - 11_61796.JPG - ![12_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996831) - 12_61796.JPG - ![17_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996832) - 17_61796.JPG - ![18_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996833) - 18_61796.JPG - ![19_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996834) - 19_61796.JPG - ![21_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996835) - 21_61796.JPG - ![22_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996836) - 22_61796.JPG - ![20_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996837) - 20_61796.JPG - ![23_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996838) - 23_61796.JPG - ![24_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996839) - 24_61796.JPG - ![25_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996840) - 25_61796.JPG - ![1_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996841) - 1_61796.JPG - ![16_61796.JPG](/listings/photos/167458940/996842) - 16_61796.JPG ## Floorplans - ![26_61796_watermarked_2.jpg](/listings/photos/167458940/996843) - 26_61796_watermarked_2.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/167458940/996844) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 43 SPERLING DRIVE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SG | £272,500 | 20/03/2026 | Terraced | | 43 SPERLING DRIVE, HAVERHILL, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, CB9 9SG | £237,500 | 23/04/2019 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | 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 | **Street average:** £226,333 (3 sales) **Area average:** £274,909 (17 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £242,926 (38 Terraced, CB9, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +11.1% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £1,059/mo - **Realistic:** £1,177/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,295/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Cambridge (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,122/mo ## 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)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.46% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £156,875 - **Target investor price (1%):** £125,500 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £1,255/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 5.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 17.9× - **Monthly cashflow:** £41/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 0.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − 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).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £3,803/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 7.1% - **10y growth:** 38.4% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for West Suffolk; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 4.5% - **5y growth (index):** 12% - **10y growth (index):** 36.1% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)