# 2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (IP14 5NG)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 11 ROBIN CLOSE, STOWMARKET, SUFFOLK IP14 5NG |
| Price | £230,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | B |
| Last sold | £230,500 Jul 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** C
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 25/02/2031
- **Current heating cost:** £371/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £12,100

### Recommendations
- 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/2110-5191-8111-8084-2311)

## Description

Nestled in the charming area of Robin Close, Stowmarket, this delightful semi-detached house offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. With two well-proportioned bedrooms, this property is ideal for small families, couples, or individuals seeking a peaceful retreat. Upon entering, you are welcomed into a spacious reception room that provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for relaxation or entertaining guests.  One of the standout features of this property is the lovely conservatory, which allows for an abundance of natural light and creates a serene space to enjoy the garden views throughout the year. This versatile area can be used as a dining space, a playroom, or simply a quiet nook to unwind with a good book. For those with vehicles, the property offers off-road parking for two vehicles, providing both convenience and peace of mind. 

In summary, this semi-detached house on Robin Close is a wonderful opportunity for anyone seeking a comfortable and well-equipped home in a lovely area of Stowmarket, offers something for everyone from local, individual and traditional shops, cafes, restaurants, leisure centre, cinema, medical facilities, schools, railway station with main lines to London, Norwich, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and Ipswich. Do not miss the chance to make this delightful property your own.

**Entrance Hall** - With oak floor and radiator.

**Cloakroom** - With oak floor, low level W/C, basin in vanity unit and heated towel rail.

**Sitting Room** - With windows to side and patio doors to conservatory filling the room with natural light, understairs cupboard, TV point and two radiators.

**Conservatory** - With windows all round and French doors leading to outside ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining and Underfloor heating.

**Kitchen** - With window to front, range of high and low units, stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks, gas hob with extractor hood and fan, electric oven, space for fridge freezer, plumbing for washing machine, boiler housed in cupboard and tiled floor.

**First Floor Landing** - With access to loft.

**Bedroom One** - With window to rear, fitted wardrobes to one wall with mirrored sliding doors and radiator.

**Bedroom Two** - With window to front, shelved airing cupboard housing hot water tank and radiator.

**Bathroom** - With window to side, low level W/C, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal basin, heated towel rail, extensively tiled walls and tiled floor.

**Outside** - To the front of the property is a pathway leading to the front door with storm porch, lawn with hedging and driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles. A side gate leads to rear garden comprising of patio area ideal for outside entertaining, lawn, shrubs, shed and for privacy and seclusion is fenced all round.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan.jpg](/listings/photos/159914351/1261337) - Floorplan.jpg

## EPC Graphs

- ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/159914351/1261338) - EE Rating

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 11 ROBIN CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5NG | £230,500 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ROBIN CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5NG | £210,000 | 29/10/2021 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ROBIN CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5NG | £133,000 | 12/08/2011 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 51 NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5QT | £215,000 | 12/01/2026 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CORMORANT DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UE | £247,500 | 12/12/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 12 SHEARWATER WAY, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UG | £315,000 | 20/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 31 NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5QS | £271,200 | 12/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5QS | £300,000 | 06/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 37 KINGFISHER WAY, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5BB | £260,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 28 DUNNOCK CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UA | £240,000 | 05/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 SHEEPCOTE PLACE, STOWUPLAND, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5DH | £325,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 135 OSPREY DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UX | £310,000 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 46 NIGHTINGALE CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5QT | £296,000 | 30/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 84 OSPREY DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UX | £280,000 | 31/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 82 OSPREY DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UX | £280,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 KESTREL DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5QU | £255,000 | 22/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 CYGNET ROAD, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5WE | £258,500 | 13/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 4 MAGPIE COURT, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5GB | £280,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 25 SHEARWATER WAY, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UG | £260,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 119 OSPREY DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UX | £272,000 | 20/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 PLOVER CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UP | £255,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 CORMORANT DRIVE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5UE | £248,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 LARK CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5QW | £277,500 | 03/02/2022 | Semi-detached |
| [Same street] 4 ROBIN CLOSE, STOWMARKET, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP14 5NG | £207,000 | 25/11/2021 | Terraced |

**Street average:** £207,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £272,285 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £268,808 (74 Semi-detached, IP14, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -14.4%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £895/mo
- **Realistic:** £994/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,093/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Central Norfolk & Norwich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £693/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 Semi-Detached House, Brambling Close, IP14 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.11 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Creeting Road East, IP14 | £1,095/mo | 2 | 0.37 miles | OpenRent |
| 2 Bed Detached House, Thorney Green Road, IP14 | £1,200/mo | 2 | 0.8 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,165/mo (3 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.52% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £150,000
- **Target investor price (1%):** £120,000

*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 £1,200/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 6.3%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 16×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £149/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 2.7%

*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:** £3,770/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** -6%
- **10y growth:** 13.1%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Mid Suffolk; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 12.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.6%

## Flood risk

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

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