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6 EVANS CLOSE

SOUTHWOLD, REYDON, SUFFOLK IP18 6PU

2 beds 926 sq ft Listed 29 May 2013 (-4763d)

£260,000

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (IP18 6PU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 6 EVANS CLOSE, SOUTHWOLD, REYDON, SUFFOLK IP18 6PU |
| Price | £260,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1967-1975 |
| Floor area | 86 m² |
| Last sold | £358,500 Nov 2023 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** B
- **Expiry date:** 10/09/2033
- **Current heating cost:** £1,375/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £14,725

### Recommendations
- A (£100 - £350)
- W2 (£4,000 - £6,000)
- 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/9695-3030-9201-6707-1200)

## Description

**** **** To find the property: proceed down the High Street and out of the town, once over Mights Bridge take the third right signposted Wangford, a short way along turn right into Loftus Avenue and 1st right, where the property will found on the right with a Halford Wetmore for sale board.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:

Sealed unit double glazed door to:

**ENTRANCE** **HALL** **** Radiator. A range of storage cupboards with cupboards above. Access hatch to loft. Airing cupboard with pre-lagged water cylinder and shelving.

**SITTING** **ROOM** **** **19ft 11in x 11ft 11in** (6.07m x 3.63m) Fireplace with mantelpiece and hearth housing a gas fire. Two Radiators. Sealed unit double glazed window. French doors into:

**CONSERVATORY** **** **11ft x 7ft (3.35m x 2.13m)** Single glazed with doors to garden.

**KITCHEN/BREAKFAST** **ROOM** **** **12ft 6in x 9ft 10in** (4.95m x 3.00m) A range of fitted floor, drawer and wall cupboards with fitted working surface. Stainless steel sink with double drainer and mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Gas cooker point. Wall mounted 'Gloworm' gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Serving hatch to sitting room. Built-in larder cupboard. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window and double glazed door to outside.

**BEDROOM** **** 1. 14ft x 11ft 11in (4.27m x 3.63m) Fitted wardrobes with high level storage cupboards. Radiator. Double aspect sealed unit double glazed window.

**BEDROOM** **** 2. 13ft 10in x 8ft 8in (4.22m x 2.64m) Plus door recess. Sealed unit double glazed window. Radiator.

**BATHROOM** **** Panelled bath with shower mixer tap and wash handbasin, tiled splashbacks. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window.

**Separate** **close** **coupled** **WC.** **** ****

**OUTSIDE:** **** The property is situated in a good sized plot with the front garden being laid to lawn with borders. A private drive provides off road parking and leading to the INTEGRAL SINGLE GARAGE The rear garden is again laid mainly to lawn with surrounding flower borders interspersed with mature trees. Greenhouse.

**** **** SERVICES:  Gas, water, electricity and drainage are available to the property.  None of the services or appliances have been tested by the selling agents.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: D

VIEWING:  Strictly by appointment with the vendor's sole agent, Halford Wetmore Tel: 01502 723007.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

OTHER OUTGOINGS:  Details may be obtained from Waveney District Council, Town Hall, Lowestoft NR32 1HS Tel: 01502 562111.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  These details are believed to be correct and are intended to give a fair description of the property, although their accuracy is specifically not guaranteed and interested parties should rely on their own measurements and enquiries.  No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, and any item not so noted is expressly excluded.  It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs are included in the sale. In order to show as much of the property as possible some pictures may have been taken using a wide angle lens.

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/39124396/634422) - Floorplan 1

## FENSA Certificates

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

### FENSA Certificate #16389728
- **Address:** 6 Evans Close, Reydon, IP18 6PU
- **Certificate Issued:** 14/07/2024
- **Work Completed:** 03/07/2024
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #16616392
- **Address:** 6 Evans Close, Reydon, IP18 6PU
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/12/2024
- **Work Completed:** 06/12/2024
- **Items:** 5 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 6 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £358,500 | 16/11/2023 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 9 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £960,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| 27 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £255,000 | 21/02/2025 | Detached |
| 10 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £565,000 | 15/11/2023 | Detached |
| 6 THREE MARSH LANE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NP | £525,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| 4 LONG MARSH CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RS | £470,000 | 31/05/2023 | Detached |
| 21 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY | £610,000 | 28/04/2023 | Detached |
| 8 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £397,500 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 11 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £735,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |
| 5 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £920,000 | 28/02/2023 | Detached |
| 18 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £360,000 | 20/12/2022 | Detached |
| 5 LUPIN CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NW | £477,000 | 15/12/2022 | Detached |
| 30 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY | £885,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 4 HILLSIDE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RH | £575,000 | 14/07/2022 | Detached |
| 8 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ | £585,000 | 26/05/2022 | Detached |
| 25 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE | £500,000 | 19/05/2022 | Detached |
| 15 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £150,000 | 20/04/2022 | Detached |
| THE LOG HOUSE, 3 HILL ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NL | £935,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 10 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU | £540,000 | 06/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY | £205,000 | 01/03/2022 | Detached |
| 1 BRIDGEFOOT CORNER, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NF | £880,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |
| 35 HALESWORTH ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NR | £700,000 | 17/02/2022 | Detached |

**Street average:** £540,000 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £584,475 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £903,333 (9 Detached, IP18, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -71.2%

## 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):** £573/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.32% (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:** £3,023/m²

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 60.9%
- **10y growth:** 202.6%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for East Suffolk; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 0.4%
- **5y growth (index):** 11.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.5%

## 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

Floor area

86 m²

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1967-1975

Last sold

£358,500 Nov 2023

Price per m²

£3,023/m²

Local average

£903,333 (-71.2%)

Street crime

17 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Entrance Hall
Sitting Room/Dining Room
Conservatory
Two Double Bedrooms
Bathroom & Separate W.C.
Good Sized Gardens
Garage and Off Road Parking.

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

** To find the property: proceed down the High Street and out of the town, once over Mights Bridge take the third right signposted Wangford, a short way along turn right into Loftus Avenue and 1st right, where the property will found on the right with a Halford Wetmore for sale board.

The accommodation in more detail comprises:

Sealed unit double glazed door to:

ENTRANCE HALL Radiator. A range of storage cupboards with cupboards above. Access hatch to loft. Airing cupboard with pre-lagged water cylinder and shelving.

SITTING ROOM 19ft 11in x 11ft 11in (6.07m x 3.63m) Fireplace with mantelpiece and hearth housing a gas fire. Two Radiators. Sealed unit double glazed window. French doors into:

CONSERVATORY 11ft x 7ft (3.35m x 2.13m) Single glazed with doors to garden.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 12ft 6in x 9ft 10in (4.95m x 3.00m) A range of fitted floor, drawer and wall cupboards with fitted working surface. Stainless steel sink with double drainer and mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks. Gas cooker point. Wall mounted 'Gloworm' gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Serving hatch to sitting room. Built-in larder cupboard. Radiator. Sealed unit double glazed window and double glazed door to outside.

BEDROOM 1. 14ft x 11ft 11in (4.27m x 3.63m) Fitted wardrobes with high level storage cupboards. Radiator. Double aspect sealed unit double glazed window.

BEDROOM 2. 13ft 10in x 8ft 8in (4.22m x 2.64m) Plus door recess. Sealed unit double glazed window. Radiator.

BATHROOM Panelled bath with shower mixer tap and wash handbasin, tiled splashbacks. Obscured sealed unit double glazed window.

Separate close coupled WC.

OUTSIDE: The property is situated in a good sized plot with the front garden being laid to lawn with borders. A private drive provides off road parking and leading to the INTEGRAL SINGLE GARAGE The rear garden is again laid mainly to lawn with surrounding flower borders interspersed with mature trees. Greenhouse.

SERVICES: Gas, water, electricity and drainage are available to the property. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the selling agents.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING: D

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the vendor's sole agent, Halford Wetmore Tel: 01502 723007.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D

OTHER OUTGOINGS: Details may be obtained from Waveney District Council, Town Hall, Lowestoft NR32 1HS Tel: 01502 562111.

IMPORTANT NOTE: These details are believed to be correct and are intended to give a fair description of the property, although their accuracy is specifically not guaranteed and interested parties should rely on their own measurements and enquiries. No fixtures, fittings, furnishings or effects save those that are specifically mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale, and any item not so noted is expressly excluded. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings or furniture shown in the photographs are included in the sale. In order to show as much of the property as possible some pictures may have been taken using a wide angle lens.

**

Listed by

Southwold

Halford Wetmore

Reference: 39124396

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 11/09/2023

Expiry date: 10/09/2033

Current heating cost: £1,375/year

Potential heating cost: £1,085/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,725

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

FENSA Certificates

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

FENSA Certificate #16389728 Recent

Property Details

Street: 6 Evans Close

Town: Reydon

Postcode: IP18 6PU

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 14/07/2024

Work Completed: 03/07/2024

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #16616392 Recent

Property Details

Street: 6 Evans Close

Town: Reydon

Postcode: IP18 6PU

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/12/2024

Work Completed: 06/12/2024

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	16/11/2023 (2 years ago)	£358,500	—

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
9 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£960,000	09/12/2025	Detached
27 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£255,000	21/02/2025	Detached
10 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE	£565,000	15/11/2023	Detached
6 THREE MARSH LANE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NP	£525,000	27/10/2023	Detached
4 LONG MARSH CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RS	£470,000	31/05/2023	Detached
21 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY	£610,000	28/04/2023	Detached
8 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE	£397,500	10/03/2023	Detached
11 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£735,000	28/02/2023	Detached
5 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£920,000	28/02/2023	Detached
18 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£360,000	20/12/2022	Detached
5 LUPIN CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NW	£477,000	15/12/2022	Detached
30 WANGFORD ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PY	£885,000	18/11/2022	Detached
4 HILLSIDE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RH	£575,000	14/07/2022	Detached
8 GORSE ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NQ	£585,000	26/05/2022	Detached
25 NICHOLAS DRIVE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RE	£500,000	19/05/2022	Detached
15 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£150,000	20/04/2022	Detached
THE LOG HOUSE, 3 HILL ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NL	£935,000	08/04/2022	Detached
Same street 10 EVANS CLOSE, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6PU	£540,000	06/04/2022	Detached
5 OAKLANDS, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6RY	£205,000	01/03/2022	Detached
1 BRIDGEFOOT CORNER, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NF	£880,000	17/02/2022	Detached
35 HALESWORTH ROAD, REYDON, SOUTHWOLD, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP18 6NR	£700,000	17/02/2022	Detached

Street average: £540,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £584,475 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 60.9%

10y growth 202.6%

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

1y (index) 0.4%

5y (index) 11.6%

10y (index) 34.5%

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: £573/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Lowestoft Road	0.1 miles
Bus stop	Seaview Road	0.1 miles
Shop	Southwold Cycle Hire	0.4 miles
Shop	Boyden Stores	0.4 miles
Train station	Blythburgh	3.3 miles
Train station	Brampton	6.8 miles
Hospital	Airey Close	11.4 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Other theft	5
Violence and sexual offences	3
Bicycle theft	2
Criminal damage and arson	2
Public order	2
Anti-social behaviour	1
Burglary	1
Shoplifting	1
Total incidents	17

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
Reydon Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 23 Apr 2024
Southwold Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Saint Felix School	Other	0.7 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 2-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.32%

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).