Sold Detached

85 WESTWOOD AVENUE

LOWESTOFT, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 9RS

2 beds Listed 2 May 2007 (-6994d)

£164,950

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# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (NR33 9RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 85 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 9RS |
| Price | £164,950 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Last sold | £164,950 Jul 2007 |

## Description

The property benefits from UPVC sealed unit double glazing, is heated by a gas fired radiator central heating system, has well proportioned living accommodation including a separate lounge, kitchen/diner and 2 separate double bedrooms.

Outside there is a fully enclosed rear garden and off road parking including a garage.

It is not often that bungalows in this location become available and an early internal inspection is highly recommended.

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Opaque UPVC sealed unit double glazed entrance door gives access into:

ENTRANCE PORCH

With fully tiled floor, artex ceiling, UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows, door gives access into:

LOUNGE

17`2 x 12`7 maximum

With UPVC sealed unit double glazed front window, telephone point, TV point, power points, concealed radiator, coved and artex ceiling, mock feature fireplace, UPVC sealed unit double glazed French doors out to and overlooking rear garden.

KITCHEN/DINER

16`5 x 9`1

Kitchen area: worktop with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with (h&c) mixer tap, cupboard beneath, adjoining worktop with cupboards and drawers beneath, integrated washing machine and fridge, built-in 4 ring gas hob with matching oven/grill under, extractor hood and light over, matching wall cupboards, attractive tiled splash backs, fully tiled floor, coved and artex ceiling, UPVC sealed unit double glazed window, matching opaque door to garden.

Dining area: with fully tiled floor, radiator, UPVC sealed unit double glazed front window, power points, coved and artex ceiling.

INNER LOBBY

With fitted carpet, roof access hatch, airing cupboard with wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.

BEDROOM 1

10`3 plus door recess x 9`3

With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window, fitted carpet, power points, radiator and coving.

BEDROOM 2

12`5 plus ideal wardrobe recess x 9`

With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet, power points, coving.

BATHROOM

With panelled bath (h&c), folding shower screen with separate shower over, pedestal washbasin (h&c), low level w.c., chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled floor, mosaic style tiled splash backs, UPVC sealed unit double glazed opaque window.

OUTSIDE

To the front: driveway provides off road car parking, lawned front garden area and paved path to front entrance.

To the rear: fully enclosed rear garden with paved patio area, lawned garden, borders with inset shrubs and plants, aluminium framed greenhouse, timber and felt roofed shed, further borders with inset shrubs, personal door into GARAGE with up and over door with power and lighting connected.

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**To View:** Please call Lowestoft On 01502 569 416

## Property Photos

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## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 85 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £164,950 | 19/07/2007 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 2 BROADWATERS ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HT | £324,000 | 17/12/2025 | Detached |
| 22 ORCHARD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PD | £465,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| [Same street] 103 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £285,000 | 26/09/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 112 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9QZ | £272,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £345,000 | 21/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 36 LOXLEY ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PG | £280,000 | 19/06/2023 | Detached |
| 122 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RN | £270,000 | 23/05/2023 | Detached |
| 39 BREYDON WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AS | £270,000 | 07/03/2023 | Detached |
| 18 WINDWARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HF | £405,000 | 07/11/2022 | Detached |
| 21 ORCHARD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PD | £555,000 | 02/11/2022 | Detached |
| 158 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RB | £405,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 37 WESTLAND ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AA | £228,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 35 COTMER ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PL | £690,000 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 18 LANDSPRING LANE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RT | £240,000 | 13/05/2022 | Detached |
| 2 PENNYGATE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HL | £400,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 9 PENNYGATE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HJ | £328,000 | 06/01/2022 | Detached |
| 17 FLEETDYKE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HD | £355,000 | 21/12/2021 | Detached |
| 93 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RD | £267,500 | 16/12/2021 | Detached |
| 20 WINDWARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HF | £335,000 | 29/10/2021 | Detached |
| 66 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RJ | £205,000 | 30/09/2021 | Detached |
| 152 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RA | £242,000 | 15/09/2021 | Detached |
| 4 PENNYGATE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HL | £250,000 | 30/07/2021 | Detached |
| [Same street] 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £260,000 | 30/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £296,667 (3 sales)
**Area average:** £339,325 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £349,007 (42 Detached, NR33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -52.7%

## Rental Range

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

- **Low:** £751/mo
- **Realistic:** £834/mo
- **Optimistic:** £917/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:** 0.51% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £104,250
- **Target investor price (1%):** £83,400

*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.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 17.6%
- **10y growth:** 40.2%

## 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

Last sold

£164,950 Jul 2007

Local average

£349,007 (-52.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,726 of 33,755)

Street crime

137 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

ENTRANCE PORCH - LOUNGE - KITCHEN/DINER - INNER LOBBY - 2 BEDROOMS - BATHROOM - ENCLOSED REAR GARDEN - OFF ROAD PARKING INCLUDING A GARAGE

Description

An extremely well maintained and decorated detached bungalow, situated in this popular location, close to local shops and a nearby regular bus service that provides easy access into the main shopping town centre where all shopping facilities are available.
The property benefits from UPVC sealed unit double glazing, is heated by a gas fired radiator central heating system, has well proportioned living accommodation including a separate lounge, kitchen/diner and 2 separate double bedrooms.
Outside there is a fully enclosed rear garden and off road parking including a garage.
It is not often that bungalows in this location become available and an early internal inspection is highly recommended.

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Opaque UPVC sealed unit double glazed entrance door gives access into:
ENTRANCE PORCH
With fully tiled floor, artex ceiling, UPVC sealed unit double glazed windows, door gives access into:
LOUNGE
17`2 x 12`7 maximum
With UPVC sealed unit double glazed front window, telephone point, TV point, power points, concealed radiator, coved and artex ceiling, mock feature fireplace, UPVC sealed unit double glazed French doors out to and overlooking rear garden.
KITCHEN/DINER
16`5 x 9`1
Kitchen area: worktop with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with (h&c) mixer tap, cupboard beneath, adjoining worktop with cupboards and drawers beneath, integrated washing machine and fridge, built-in 4 ring gas hob with matching oven/grill under, extractor hood and light over, matching wall cupboards, attractive tiled splash backs, fully tiled floor, coved and artex ceiling, UPVC sealed unit double glazed window, matching opaque door to garden.
Dining area: with fully tiled floor, radiator, UPVC sealed unit double glazed front window, power points, coved and artex ceiling.
INNER LOBBY
With fitted carpet, roof access hatch, airing cupboard with wall mounted gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water.
BEDROOM 1
10`3 plus door recess x 9`3
With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window, fitted carpet, power points, radiator and coving.
BEDROOM 2
12`5 plus ideal wardrobe recess x 9`
With UPVC sealed unit double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet, power points, coving.
BATHROOM
With panelled bath (h&c), folding shower screen with separate shower over, pedestal washbasin (h&c), low level w.c., chrome heated towel rail, fully tiled floor, mosaic style tiled splash backs, UPVC sealed unit double glazed opaque window.
OUTSIDE
To the front: driveway provides off road car parking, lawned front garden area and paved path to front entrance.
To the rear: fully enclosed rear garden with paved patio area, lawned garden, borders with inset shrubs and plants, aluminium framed greenhouse, timber and felt roofed shed, further borders with inset shrubs, personal door into GARAGE with up and over door with power and lighting connected.

To View:** Please call Lowestoft On 01502 569 416

Listed by

Lowestoft

Howards Estate Agents

Reference: 7471566

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	19/07/2007 (18 years ago)	£164,950	—

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
2 BROADWATERS ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HT	£324,000	17/12/2025	Detached
22 ORCHARD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PD	£465,000	09/12/2025	Detached
Same street 103 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS	£285,000	26/09/2025	Semi-detached
112 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9QZ	£272,000	27/10/2023	Detached
Same street 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS	£345,000	21/09/2023	Semi-detached
36 LOXLEY ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PG	£280,000	19/06/2023	Detached
122 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RN	£270,000	23/05/2023	Detached
39 BREYDON WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AS	£270,000	07/03/2023	Detached
18 WINDWARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HF	£405,000	07/11/2022	Detached
21 ORCHARD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PD	£555,000	02/11/2022	Detached
158 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RB	£405,000	21/10/2022	Detached
37 WESTLAND ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9AA	£228,000	10/08/2022	Detached
35 COTMER ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9PL	£690,000	22/07/2022	Detached
18 LANDSPRING LANE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RT	£240,000	13/05/2022	Detached
2 PENNYGATE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HL	£400,000	29/04/2022	Detached
9 PENNYGATE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HJ	£328,000	06/01/2022	Detached
17 FLEETDYKE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HD	£355,000	21/12/2021	Detached
93 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RD	£267,500	16/12/2021	Detached
20 WINDWARD WAY, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HF	£335,000	29/10/2021	Detached
66 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RJ	£205,000	30/09/2021	Detached
152 COLVILLE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RA	£242,000	15/09/2021	Detached
4 PENNYGATE DRIVE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9HL	£250,000	30/07/2021	Detached
Same street 117 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS	£260,000	30/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £296,667 (3 sales)

Area average: £339,325 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 17.6%

10y growth 40.2%

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 £751/mo

Realistic £834/mo

Optimistic £917/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	Landspring Lane	0.1 miles
Shop	HairWorld	0.1 miles
Shop	Solebay Fish Co.	0.2 miles
Train station	Oulton Broad South	0.4 miles
Train station	Oulton Broad North	0.9 miles
Hospital	Carlton Court Hospital	1.1 miles
Hospital	Airey Close	2.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	68
Criminal damage and arson	16
Anti-social behaviour	12
Other theft	10
Vehicle crime	10
Burglary	6
Bicycle theft	5
Drugs	3
Shoplifting	3
Robbery	2
Other crime	1
Public order	1
Total incidents	137

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
Elm Tree Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 26 Sep 2022
Dell Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 30 Jun 2022
Westwood Primary School	Primary	0.4 miles	Good — 20 Apr 2017
Warren School	Other	0.6 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
East Point Academy	Secondary	0.7 miles	Good — 21 Nov 2016

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.51%

Max investor price (0.8%) £104,250

Target investor price (1%) £83,400

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).