# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (PE31 6UZ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 12 SHOULDHAM CLOSE, KING'S LYNN, DERSINGHAM, NORFOLK PE31 6UZ |
| Price | £375,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | D |
| Last sold | £362,500 Mar 2026 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 02/06/2034
- **Current heating cost:** £1,085/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £9,500

### Recommendations
- 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/2134-6626-6300-0367-8202)

## Description

Tucked away in a peaceful cul-de-sac, this stunning detached family residence has been thoughtfully remodelled by the current owners to create generous and versatile living spaces, all presented in immaculate decorative order.

The ground floor boasts a bright and spacious sitting/dining room with patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden, an additional cosy sitting room, and a dedicated study - perfect for those working from home. The contemporary kitchen is complemented by a practical utility area and a convenient ground-floor WC.

Upstairs, you’ll find four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite with its own en suite shower room, alongside a stylish family bathroom.

Externally, the property benefits from a driveway to the front providing ample parking, leading to a large carport. The beautifully landscaped rear garden features a lawn, a generous patio for entertaining, and a secluded private area with a hot tub - ideal for relaxing at the end of the day.

This home perfectly blends comfort, style, and practicality, making it an exceptional choice for modern family living.

**DERSINGHAM**

Dersingham is affectionately known as “the perfect village.” With its primary and junior schools, GP surgery, library, Post Office, and local shops—including a butcher, newsagent, and a popular fish and chip shop—this compact village offers everything within a 5.6 sq mile radius. Just 7.5 miles from King’s Lynn and its rail link to London, Dersingham is ideal for country-loving commuters, while beautiful beaches at Snettisham, Heacham, and Hunstanton are just a short drive away.

The village boasts traditional carrstone cottages, large period properties, and newer developments like those on the Sandringham Estate, with various property sizes. Nestled near the royal Sandringham Estate and the country home of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Dersingham has a rich, community-oriented charm. Local highlights include Dersingham Bog National Nature Reserve, Sandringham’s scenic trails, and a welcoming village hall hosting frequent events.

With two popular pubs—The Feathers and Coach & Horses—plus its proximity to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dersingham is particularly appealing to front-line workers seeking a blend of coastal beauty and community spirit.

**SERVICES CONNECTED**

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Gas fired central heating.

**COUNCIL TAX**

Band D.

**ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING**

C. Ref:- 2134-6626-6300-0367-8202

To retrieve the Energy Performance Certificate for this property please visit   and enter in the reference number above. Alternatively, the full certificate can be obtained through Sowerbys.

**TENURE**

Freehold.

**LOCATION**

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**WEBSITE TAGS**

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EPC Rating: C

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## Floorplans

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## EPC Graphs

- ![EPC 1](/listings/photos/165777998/782231) - EPC 1

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #11860673
- **Address:** 12 Shouldham Close, Dersingham, PE31 6UZ
- **Certificate Issued:** 05/09/2016
- **Work Completed:** 31/08/2016
- **Items:** 1 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 12 SHOULDHAM CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UZ | £362,500 | 13/03/2026 | Detached |
| 12 SHOULDHAM CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UZ | £230,000 | 17/03/2015 | Detached |
| 12 SHOULDHAM CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UZ | £193,000 | 06/07/2004 | Detached |
| 12 SHOULDHAM CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UZ | £110,000 | 25/05/2001 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 14 EARL CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6XZ | £375,000 | 05/12/2025 | Detached |
| 34 STANTON ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UT | £400,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| 19 DUCK DECOY CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UJ | £315,000 | 24/07/2025 | Detached |
| 1 VICEROY CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6YR | £278,000 | 06/02/2025 | Detached |
| 2 THOMAS DREW CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6WT | £252,000 | 02/11/2023 | Detached |
| 21 REYNOLDS WAY, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UU | £252,000 | 19/10/2023 | Detached |
| 44 WALLACE TWITE WAY, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6XY | £340,000 | 21/08/2023 | Detached |
| THE COACH HOUSE, 80 MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6YE | £580,000 | 24/07/2023 | Detached |
| 18 LYNN ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6JZ | £390,000 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 22 STANTON ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UT | £292,000 | 22/05/2023 | Detached |
| 55 MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6YE | £305,000 | 13/04/2023 | Detached |
| 18 WHITE HORSE DRIVE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6HL | £315,000 | 28/03/2023 | Detached |
| 30 EARL CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6XZ | £385,000 | 24/01/2023 | Detached |
| 4 WHITE HORSE DRIVE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6HL | £290,000 | 09/12/2022 | Detached |
| 62 MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6YE | £290,000 | 05/12/2022 | Detached |
| 6 BURMA CLOSE, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6YY | £350,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 77 MOUNTBATTEN ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6YE | £280,000 | 11/11/2022 | Detached |
| 23 STANTON ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6UT | £390,000 | 08/11/2022 | Detached |
| 22 WEST HALL ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6JF | £295,000 | 24/10/2022 | Detached |
| 26 HIPKIN ROAD, DERSINGHAM, KING'S LYNN, KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK, PE31 6XX | £320,000 | 28/07/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £334,700 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £463,981 (42 Detached, PE31, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -19.2%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (King's Lynn and West Norfolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £842/mo
- **Realistic:** £935/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,029/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Kings Lynn (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,047/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 4 Bed Detached House, Woodside Close, PE31 | £1,565/mo | 4 | 0.57 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,565/mo (1 listing)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.42% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £195,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £156,500

*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 £1,565/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 5%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 20×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £-93/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -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:** £3,125/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 0.5%
- **10y growth:** 47.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for King's Lynn and West Norfolk; Detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.9%
- **5y growth (index):** 8.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 37.4%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

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