Sold STC Semi-detached

115 WESTWOOD AVENUE

LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 9RS

4 beds 1,141 sq ft Listed 15 Jul 2019 (-2514d)

£250,000

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# 4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (NR33 9RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 115 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 9RS |
| Price | £250,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Floor area | 106 m² |
| Last sold | £240,000 Jun 2020 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Current heating cost:** £595/year

### Recommendations
- B (1,500)
- W2 (6,000)
- E (20)
- N (6,000)
- U (5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/8100-6327-6000-2850-3296)

## Description

**WONDERFUL EXTENDED 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME** with very well fitted kitchen,, spacious through lounge/diner, fantastic sun room, well fitted family shower room, cloakroom, delightful gardens with summer house and covered loggia. E/R C.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/63682329/312212) - Floorplan 1

## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC (FULL DOCU...](/listings/photos/63682329/312216) - EPC (FULL DOCU...

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7304104
- **Address:** 115 Westwood Avenue, LOWESTOFT, NR33 9RS
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/04/2010
- **Work Completed:** 01/04/2010
- **Items:** 2 window(s), 1 door(s)

### FENSA Certificate #9311228
- **Address:** 115 Westwood Avenue, LOWESTOFT, NR33 9RS
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/01/2013
- **Work Completed:** 17/11/2012
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 115 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £240,000 | 26/06/2020 | Semi-detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| [Same street] 103 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £285,000 | 26/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 5 STANSFIELD CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AE | £320,000 | 28/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 25 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP | £155,000 | 14/11/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 53 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP | £195,000 | 05/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £345,000 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AR | £215,000 | 11/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 55 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP | £225,000 | 01/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 18 WESTLAND ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AB | £240,000 | 21/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 49 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP | £310,000 | 14/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 96 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9QY | £260,000 | 21/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 4 RANWORTH AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HN | £270,000 | 31/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 69 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP | £265,000 | 12/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AR | £172,500 | 16/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 LOXLEY ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PG | £290,000 | 21/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 42 LOXLEY ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PG | £280,000 | 16/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 BREYDON WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AS | £235,000 | 31/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 13 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP | £212,000 | 19/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 DIXON DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PE | £235,000 | 09/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 16 DIXON DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PE | £260,000 | 16/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 BOLLARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HH | £260,000 | 15/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 WINDWARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HF | £267,600 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 WESTLAND ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AA | £223,000 | 06/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £260,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £296,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £244,505 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £226,023 (41 Semi-detached, NR33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +10.6%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (East Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £749/mo
- **Realistic:** £832/mo
- **Optimistic:** £915/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £823/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.33% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,200

*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 Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £2,358/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 14.3%
- **10y growth:** 45.2%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Suffolk; Semi-detached series; as of February 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 39.6%

## 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)

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

106 m²

EPC rating

Last sold

£240,000 Jun 2020

Price per m²

£2,358/m²

Local average

£226,023 (+10.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,726 of 33,755)

Street crime

118 incidents within 1 mile (Mar 2026)

Key features

LARGE EXTENSIONS
4 GENEROUS SIZE BEDROOMS
VERY WELL FITTED FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
SPACIOUS THROUGH LOUNGE/DINER
SUPERB SUN ROOM
FULLY FITTED MODERN KITCHEN
DELIGHTFUL GARDENS WITH COVERED LOGGIAS AND SUMMER HOUSE
LARGE DRIVEWAY PROVIDING AMPLE PARKING

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

WONDERFUL EXTENDED 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME with very well fitted kitchen,, spacious through lounge/diner, fantastic sun room, well fitted family shower room, cloakroom, delightful gardens with summer house and covered loggia. E/R C.

Listed by

Lowestoft

LSL Franchise

Reference: 63682329

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: C

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 10/03/2020

Current heating cost: £595/year

Potential heating cost: £534/year

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (1,500)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (6,000)
Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (20)
Solar water heating (6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC (FULL DOCU...

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #7304104

Property Details

Street: 115 Westwood Avenue

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 9RS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows and 1 door

Certificate Issued: 21/04/2010

Work Completed: 01/04/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #9311228

Property Details

Street: 115 Westwood Avenue

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 9RS

Installation Details

Items: 2 windows

Certificate Issued: 28/01/2013

Work Completed: 17/11/2012

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	26/06/2020 (5 years ago)	£240,000	—

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 103 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS	£285,000	26/09/2025	Semi-detached
5 STANSFIELD CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AE	£320,000	28/11/2023	Semi-detached
25 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP	£155,000	14/11/2023	Semi-detached
53 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP	£195,000	05/10/2023	Semi-detached
Same street 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS	£345,000	21/09/2023	Semi-detached
4 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AR	£215,000	11/08/2023	Semi-detached
55 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP	£225,000	01/08/2023	Semi-detached
18 WESTLAND ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AB	£240,000	21/07/2023	Semi-detached
49 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP	£310,000	14/07/2023	Semi-detached
96 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9QY	£260,000	21/06/2023	Semi-detached
4 RANWORTH AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HN	£270,000	31/03/2023	Semi-detached
69 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP	£265,000	12/01/2023	Semi-detached
28 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AR	£172,500	16/12/2022	Semi-detached
3 LOXLEY ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PG	£290,000	21/11/2022	Semi-detached
42 LOXLEY ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PG	£280,000	16/11/2022	Semi-detached
1 BREYDON WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AS	£235,000	31/10/2022	Semi-detached
13 HIGHLAND WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AP	£212,000	19/10/2022	Semi-detached
25 DIXON DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PE	£235,000	09/09/2022	Semi-detached
16 DIXON DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PE	£260,000	16/08/2022	Semi-detached
3 BOLLARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HH	£260,000	15/07/2022	Semi-detached
1 WINDWARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HF	£267,600	08/07/2022	Semi-detached
25 WESTLAND ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AA	£223,000	06/07/2022	Semi-detached
Same street 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS	£260,000	30/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £296,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £244,505 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 14.3%

10y growth 45.2%

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

1y (index) 0.2%

5y (index) 11.4%

10y (index) 39.6%

Rental Range

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

Low £749/mo

Realistic £832/mo

Optimistic £915/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Lowestoft & Great Yarmouth: £823/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NR33 9RS

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Landspring Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	HairWorld	0.1 miles
Shop	Solebay Fish Co.	0.2 miles
Train station	Oulton Broad South	0.4 miles
Train station	Oulton Broad North	0.9 miles
Hospital	Carlton Court Hospital	1.1 miles
Hospital	Airey Close	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	48
Criminal damage and arson	15
Vehicle crime	10
Anti-social behaviour	8
Public order	8
Other theft	7
Shoplifting	7
Bicycle theft	4
Robbery	4
Burglary	3
Other crime	3
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	118

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
Elm Tree Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 26 Sep 2022
Dell Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
Westwood Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Apr 2017
Warren School	Other	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
East Point Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2016

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom estimate from EPC for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.33%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,000

Target investor price (1%) £83,200

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).