73 WESTERN AVENUE
FELIXSTOWE, SUFFOLK IP11 9NX
£329,950
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
85 m²
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£310,000 Sep 2023
Price per m²
£3,882/m²
Local average
£399,598 (-17.4%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,145 of 33,755)
Street crime
21 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- THREE BEDROOMS
- DETACHED HOME
- MODERNISATION REQUIRED
- GOOD SIZED REAR GARDEN
- LOCATED IN OLD FELIXSTOWE
- GARAGE
- SET BACK FROM THE ROAD
- VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Heating is supplied in the form of gas warm air system and windows are of double glazed construction.
The property stands on a corner plot and is approached by a walk-way leading from Western Avenue and benefits from a single garage located in a block of two accessed from a gateway in the rear garden.
Western Avenue is situated in the sought after area of Old Felixstowe convenient for nearby schools and is within a short distance of the sea and promenade.
UPVC double glazed entrance door opening to:-
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Wall mounted Baxi Brasilia gas convector heater, staircase leading to the first floor, door to:-
DINING ROOM 10' x 9' (3.05m x 2.74m) Under stairs storage cupboard, double glazed window to the front aspect.
LOUNGE 21' x 10' (6.4m x 3.05m) T.V point, double glazed window to the front aspect, UPVC double glazed sliding patio doors opening to the rear garden.
KITCHEN 9' 10" x 8' 3" (3m x 2.51m) Range of pine units comprising base cupboards and drawers with work surfaces over, inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, part tiled walls, cupboard housing Johnson & Staley gas wall mounted central heating boiler, UPVC Double glazed window to the rear aspect, throughway to:-
UTILITY ROOM 7' 10" x 5' (2.39m x 1.52m) Fitted worktops with space for fridge and freezer, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, pine eye level cupboards, part tiled walls, UPVC double glazed door opening to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Access to loft space, built-in airing cupboard housing pre-insulated lagged hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM ONE 12' 3" x 10' (3.73m x 3.05m) Double glazed window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM TWO 10' x 8' 8" (3.05m x 2.64m) UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
BEDROOM THREE 9' 10" x 9' (3m x 2.74m) Fitted wardrobe with cupboards over, double glazed window to the front aspect.
BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath withy Mira shower over, wash hand basin with double door vanity cupboard below. Fully tiled walls, UPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect.
SEPARATE W.C. Low level suite, UPVC double glazed window to the side aspect.
OUTSIDE The property is approached via a walk-way leading from Western Avenue with gardens extending to the front and side comprising lawn with shrub borders interspersed with trees.
To the rear of the property there is a pleasant enclosed garden laid to lawn, crazy paving patio area, raised borders, greenhouse, pathway to the rear boundary with gate enabling access to a single garage with up and over door and adjacent car parking space.
COUNCIL TAX ** Band 'D'
Listed by
Felixstowe
ScottBeckett
Reference: 138306971
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 25/07/2023
Expiry date: 24/07/2033
Current heating cost: £1,619/year
Potential heating cost: £1,284/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £12,415
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£40)
- Replacement warm air unit (£1,250 - £2,500)
- Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 7 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #16791338 Recent
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 04/05/2025
Work Completed: 01/05/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12174118
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 06/02/2017
Work Completed: 17/10/2016
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #12273603
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 03/04/2017
Work Completed: 02/03/2017
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #13576087
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 27/05/2019
Work Completed: 07/05/2019
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16399372 Recent
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 21/07/2024
Work Completed: 11/07/2024
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16426117 Recent
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 1 door
Certificate Issued: 11/08/2024
Work Completed: 05/08/2024
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #16329577 Recent
Property Details
Street: 73 Western Avenue
Town: FELIXSTOWE
Postcode: IP11 9NX
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 09/06/2024
Work Completed: 31/05/2024
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 | 26/09/2023 (2 years ago) | £310,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRWAYS ELMCROFT LANE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9LX | £542,500 | 01/07/2025 | Detached |
| 5 ST GEORGES ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PL | £475,000 | 14/03/2025 | Detached |
| 20 KESWICK CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NZ | £420,000 | 08/08/2023 | Detached |
| 5 BARONS CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NL | £305,000 | 14/07/2023 | Detached |
| 17 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9SJ | £342,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 64 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £340,000 | 30/05/2023 | Detached |
| 12 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NJ | £320,000 | 05/05/2023 | Detached |
| 34 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NJ | £517,000 | 30/03/2023 | Detached |
| 91 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NG | £340,000 | 08/12/2022 | Detached |
| 8 WINDERMERE ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9TR | £299,500 | 16/11/2022 | Detached |
| 1 CHURCH ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NF | £435,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached |
| 19 THIRLMERE COURT, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9SN | £295,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 17A CLIFF ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PJ | £710,000 | 26/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 BARONS CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NL | £310,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 4 THIRLMERE COURT, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9SN | £272,500 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 24 CLIFF ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PJ | £695,000 | 08/09/2022 | Detached |
| 28 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NJ | £412,000 | 24/08/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 71 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £349,999 | 23/08/2022 | Detached |
| 40 ST GEORGES ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PN | £725,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 12 TARN HOWS CLOSE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9PF | £430,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 62 WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £365,000 | 28/06/2022 | Detached |
| 29 ROMAN WAY, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NW | £277,500 | 13/06/2022 | Detached |
| 6 CHURCH ROAD, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NF | £600,000 | 11/05/2022 | Detached |
| Same street 46A WESTERN AVENUE, FELIXSTOWE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP11 9NX | £430,000 | 17/09/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £371,250 (4 sales)
Area average: £436,150 (20 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): East Suffolk. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for East Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → East Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ipswich: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Keswick Close | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Norman Close | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Tea & Antiques | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Spar | 0.3 miles |
| Hospital | Felixstowe Community Hospital & Minor Injuries Unit | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Felixstowe | 1.0 miles |
| Train station | Trimley | 2.2 miles |
| Hospital | Fryatt Hospital | 5.4 miles |
| University | University of Suffolk (DigiTech Centre) | 7.0 miles |
| University | University of Suffolk | 10.3 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total incidents | 21 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsfleet Primary School | Primary | 0.2 miles | Good — 2 Apr 2019 |
| Felixstowe International College | Other | 0.3 miles | Requires improvement — 30 May 2022 |
| Colneis Junior School | Primary | 0.5 miles | Good — 4 May 2017 |
| Fairfield Infant School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 19 Sep 2017 |
| Felix Primary School | Primary | 1.6 miles | Requires improvement — 5 Dec 2023 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).