Sold STC Detached

17 SCHOOL ROAD

WISBECH, WEST WALTON, NORFOLK PE14 7ES

2 beds 1 baths 775 sq ft Listed 16 Jul 2021 (-1782d)

£240,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

72 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: 1930-1949

Last sold

£220,000 Mar 2022

Price per m²

£3,333/m²

Local average

£309,276 (-22.4%)

Deprivation

Decile 4 (13,263 of 33,755)

Street crime

6 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

  • DETACHED BUNGALOW
  • 2 DOUBLE BEDROOMS
  • NO FORWARD CHAIN
  • OFF ROAD PARKING & GARAGE
  • LARGE PLOT

Additional details

Heating
Central
Parking
Garage
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
Offering for sale this extended 2 bedroom detached bungalow situated in the popular village of West Walton. The property offers adaptable living space and a load of potential to extend or even convert the loft space (subject to relevant permissions).


DESCRIPTION
NO FORWARD CHAIN is offered on this well-presented extended 2 bedroom detached bungalow situated in the popular village of West Walton.

The property offers an entrance porch leading to the entrance hallway, a 15 ft lounge, a dining room leading to the kitchen/breakfast room, shower room, 2 double bedrooms, conservatory and generous front & rear gardens. There is also a single garage and off road parking to the front.

To fully appreciate the size and potential of this lovely home, an early viewing is highly recommended.

Agents Note - It is our understanding that the property is not registered at the Land Registry which is the case with a significant proportion of land across England and Wales. Your conveyancer will take the necessary steps and advise you accordingly.

Entrance Porch 

Entrance Hall 

Lounge 11' 10" x 15' 1" ( 3.61m x 4.60m )

Dining Room 9' 5" x 8' 11" ( 2.87m x 2.72m )

Kitchen / Breakfast Room 11' 3" x 14' 11" ( 3.43m x 4.55m )

Conservatory 8' 5" x 7' ( 2.57m x 2.13m )

Master Bedroom 8' 11" x 11' 10" Max ( 2.72m x 3.61m Max )

Bedroom 2 8' 11" x 7' 1" To Wardrobe ( 2.72m x 2.16m To Wardrobe )

Shower Room 5' 1" x 7' 1" ( 1.55m x 2.16m )

Front & Rear Gardens 

Single Garage 17' 5" x 9' 7" ( 5.31m x 2.92m )


DIRECTIONS
From the Wisbech Freedom Bridge roundabout, take the B198 Lynn Road signposted Walsoken & Port Area. Continue out of town and at the mini roundabout proceed straight on. At the next set of traffic lights turn left signposted West Walton. Continue along and upon entering the village take note of the church immediately in front of you and turn right into School Road. Proceed along where the property will be found on your left hand side.



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

Wisbech

Sequence (UK) Limited - Connells

Reference: 110515670

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 19/07/2021

Current heating cost: £1,451/year

Potential heating cost: £702/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £18,020

Recommendations

  • Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£20)
  • High heat retention storage heaters (£2,000 - £3,000)
  • 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

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #6390429

Property Details

Street: 17 School Road

Town: West Walton

Postcode: PE14 7ES

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 10/03/2009

Work Completed: 27/02/2009

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #7255709

Property Details

Street: 17 School Road

Town: West Walton

Postcode: PE14 7ES

Installation Details

Items: 1 window

Certificate Issued: 22/03/2010

Work Completed: 11/03/2010

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 11/03/2022 (4 years ago) £220,000

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 41 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £246,000 22/03/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 20 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £222,000 27/02/2024 Semi-detached
Same street 45 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £188,000 27/10/2023 Detached
17 SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7EJ £327,500 28/09/2023 Detached
Same street 52 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £490,000 24/05/2023 Detached
Same street 31 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £350,000 11/11/2022 Detached
GEORGINA WISBECH ROAD, CHURCH END, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ET £350,000 26/08/2022 Detached
Same street 29 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £367,500 15/08/2022 Detached
9 SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7EJ £215,000 12/08/2022 Detached
Same street 32 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £365,000 14/07/2022 Detached
THE CHESTNUTS SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7EJ £450,000 19/05/2022 Detached
Same street 2 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £392,500 18/11/2021 Detached
Same street 9 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £200,000 28/09/2021 Semi-detached
Same street 8 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £260,000 13/09/2021 Detached
29A SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7EJ £450,000 10/09/2021 Detached
46 SALTS ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7EJ £400,000 27/08/2021 Detached
Same street 6 SCHOOL ROAD, WEST WALTON, WISBECH, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE14 7ES £247,000 07/07/2021 Detached

Street average: £302,545 (11 sales)

Area average: £365,417 (6 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -6.3%
10y growth 31.7%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Series: Detached. As of February 2026.

1y (index) 0.4%
5y (index) 13.8%
10y (index) 44.1%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £840/mo
Realistic £933/mo
Optimistic £1,026/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → King's Lynn and West Norfolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Kings Lynn: £648/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Shop C H Cook 0.1 miles
Bus stop King of Hearts, opp 0.2 miles
Bus stop King of Hearts, adj 0.2 miles
Shop Lyndan's Dog Grooming 1.0 miles
Hospital North Cambridgeshire Hospital 2.3 miles
Hospital Unknown 3.1 miles
Train station Watlington 8.7 miles
Train station Downham Market 10.1 miles
University University of Lincoln - Holbeach Campus 10.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 3
Possession of weapons 1
Public order 1
Vehicle crime 1
Total incidents 6

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
Marshland High School Secondary 0.3 miles Good — 5 Jul 2018
West Walton Community Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Good — 27 Jan 2011
Orchards Church of England Academy Primary 1.5 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Clarkson Infants School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 28 Apr 2022
St Peter's CofE Aided Junior School Primary 1.9 miles Good — 19 Jun 2024

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.39%
Max investor price (0.8%) £116,625
Target investor price (1%) £93,300
  • 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).