# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (PE37 7ET) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 16 COURTFIELDS, SWAFFHAM, NORFOLK PE37 7ET | | Price | £240,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Council tax | B | | Last sold | £225,000 Apr 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** E - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 04/05/2031 - **Current heating cost:** £811/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £19,063 ### Recommendations - A (£100 - £350) - B (£500 - £1,500) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - C (£15 - £30) - E (£15) - F (£200 - £400) - G (£350 - £450) - I (£2,200 - £3,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/6600-1059-0122-8002-3593) ## Description Situated within easy reach of Swaffham town centre Longsons are delighted to bring to the market this well presented, detached two bedroom bungalow. The property offers garage, parking, gardens, gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. Briefly, the property offers entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, shower/wet room, two bedrooms, garage, parking, gardens, gas central heating and UPVC double glazing. Offered for sale CHAIN FREE! SWAFFHAM Swaffham, situated in the heart of Norfolk, is a sought-after market town that boasts a wide range of independent shops, traditional pubs, and delightful restaurants and cafes. This vibrant town is well-served, offering amenities like a Waitrose, Tesco and other supermarkets, a fantastic Saturday market, three doctors` surgeries, abundant free parking, as well three primary schools and a secondary school. With its proximity to the A47, you can reach Kings Lynn in approximately 15 miles and the bustling city of Norwich in around 30 miles. Additionally, excellent bus services connect to nearby villages and surrounding towns and cities. Being in the heart of Norfolk, Swaffham is in the perfect location for the North Norfolk Coast, Thetford Forestry Commission, and close to train links to Cambridge and London. Dereham 12 miles, Watton 10 miles, Norwich 34 miles. **Entrance Hall** UPVC double glazed entrance door to front aspect, built in cupboard housing combi boiler, built in storage cupboard, loft access, radiator. **Lounge - 16'4" (4.98m) x 11'10" (3.61m)** Fireplace with inset electric fire, UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, radiator. **Kitchen - 10'6" (3.2m) x 9'5" (2.87m)** Fitted kitchen units to wall and floor, work surface over, stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, integral ceramic hob with extractor hood over, integral Bosch electric oven, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for slimline fridge/freezer, fully tiled walls, entrance door opening to side aspect, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect. **Bedroom One - 10'4" (3.15m) x 9'11" (3.02m)** UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator. **Bedroom Two - 13'2" (4.01m) x 9'5" (2.87m)** UPVC double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator. **Shower/ Wet Room** Wash basin, WC, wall mounted shower with shower curtain, fully waterproofed floor, towel radiator, fully tiled walls, obscure glass UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, extractor fan. **Garage - 16'11" (5.16m) x 8'5" (2.57m)** Main up and over door to front aspect, window to rear aspect, electric light and power. **Outside Front** Low maintenance front garden laid to shingle, driveway to garage door with parking for several vehicles, step and metal railing to side door,gated access to driveway and rear garden. **Rear Garden** Low maintenance rear garden laid to shingle, paved patio seating area, wooden potting shed, small wooden storage shed, shrubs and plants to beds and borders, gated access to front. **Agents Note** Please note photographs are from our original advertisement pre-tenancy commencement in 2021 so some appearances may vary slightly. EPC rating E (Full copy available on request) Council tax band B (Own enquiries should be made via Breckland District Council) **Notice** Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only. ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501101) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501102) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501103) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501104) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501105) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501106) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501107) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501108) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/167990405/1501109) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/167990405/1501110) - Floorplan 1 ## EPC Graphs - ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/167990405/1501111) - EPC 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 16 COURTFIELDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7ET | £225,000 | 20/04/2026 | 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 | |---------|-------|------|------| | 47 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PF | £260,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached | | HOLLY COTTAGE THEATRE STREET, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7HA | £252,000 | 10/12/2025 | Detached | | 24 GREENHOE PLACE, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7EX | £253,000 | 03/12/2025 | Detached | | 20 HASPALLS ROAD, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PB | £325,000 | 21/11/2025 | Detached | | 19 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PE | £250,000 | 11/09/2025 | Detached | | 61 GREENHOE PLACE, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7EX | £325,000 | 24/02/2025 | Detached | | 24 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PE | £189,950 | 13/12/2023 | Detached | | 19 MERRYWEATHER ROAD, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7GB | £330,000 | 28/11/2023 | Detached | | 31 LEE WARNER ROAD, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7GD | £360,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached | | BREYDON MILL LANE, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7EU | £460,000 | 10/11/2023 | Detached | | 2 MILL FARM NURSERIES, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PJ | £235,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached | | 44 MILL FARM NURSERIES, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PJ | £325,000 | 28/09/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 33 COURTFIELDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7ET | £223,500 | 25/07/2023 | Detached | | 4 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PE | £300,000 | 24/07/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] 31 COURTFIELDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7ET | £367,000 | 13/06/2023 | Detached | | 109 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PG | £200,000 | 06/06/2023 | Detached | | 7 GREENHOE PLACE, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7EX | £175,000 | 22/03/2023 | Detached | | 122 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PG | £380,000 | 30/11/2022 | Detached | | 43 GREENHOE PLACE, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7EY | £320,000 | 28/10/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 20 COURTFIELDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7ET | £250,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached | | 36 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PE | £265,000 | 23/08/2022 | Detached | | 31 THEATRE STREET, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7HA | £310,000 | 19/08/2022 | Detached | | 37 SOUTHLANDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7PE | £245,000 | 09/08/2022 | Detached | | [Same street] 12 COURTFIELDS, SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK, PE37 7ET | £250,000 | 07/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £272,625 (4 sales) **Area average:** £287,998 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £316,467 (32 Detached, PE37, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -24.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Breckland). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £831/mo - **Realistic:** £923/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,015/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kings Lynn (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £648/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 | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Flat, London Street, PE37 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.38 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed Flat, Station St, PE37 | £750/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | | 2 Bed End Terrace, Station Street, PE37 | £795/mo | 2 | 0.71 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £765/mo (3 listings)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.31% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £93,750 - **Target investor price (1%):** £75,000 *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 £750/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 3.8% - **Cost-to-rent:** 26.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-295/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -5.1% *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:** £4,000/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 17.5% - **10y growth:** 32.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Breckland; Detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 16.1% - **10y growth (index):** 43.4% ## 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)