Sold STC Bungalow

77 WESTWOOD AVENUE

LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 9RS

3 beds 68 m² Listed 7 Jan 2014 (-4540d)

£149,000

Reduced on 21 Jan 2014

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# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (NR33 9RS)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 77 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 9RS |
| Price | £149,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £149,000 Apr 2014 |

## Description

Detached bungalow, sought after popular location, spacious accommodation, large plot, off road parking and garage, ideal for retirement, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed. E/R D

GENERAL REMARKS

The property comprises a detached bungalow of traditional construction situated in an established residential area in South Oulton Broad being about a mile and 3/4 from the town centre, to which a regular bus service provides access.  There is a shopping parade nearby which includes a small supermarket, pharmacy and newsagents, together with a doctors surgery.

UPVC entrance door,

LOBBY

with radiator, upvc windows, coving, cloaks/broom cupboard with electric and gas meters, micro circuit breakers.

BEDROOM 3/STUDY - 9'  x 6' 10''  (2.74m x 2.08m)

with upvc window, radiator, built-in cupboard.

LOUNGE - 17'  x 13' 6''  (5.18m x 4.11m)

with coving, upvc window, radiator, wall lighting, tv point, upvc sliding patio doors, brick fireplace and chimney breast fitted with gas fire.

KITCHEN/DINER - 16' 3''  x 8' 9''  (4.95m x 2.67m)

with stainless steel sink and drainer, hot and cold mixer tap, cupboards and drawers under, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, 2 further worktops, cupboards and drawers under, wall cupboards, filter, radiator, Halstead gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, upvc window, airing cupboard with foam lagged copper cylinder, immersion heater, slatted shelving, rear door.

SUN LOUNGE - 10'  x 7' 6''  (3.05m x 2.29m)

with full length upvc windows, poly carbon insulataed roof, radiator, tv aerial, personal door.

INNER HALL

with access to roof space with stowaway ladder.

BEDROOM 1 - 12'  x 9'  (3.66m x 2.74m)

with a built-in wardrobe cupboard having 3 sliding doors, radiator, upvc window and coving.

BEDROOM 2 - 9' 6''  x 9'  (2.9m x 2.74m)

with upvc window, radiator, coving.

BATHROOM

Mira Power Shower fitting, shower screen, pedestal washbasin, hot and cold, low level wc, ceramic tiling, upvc window, radiator, cupboard.

OUTSIDE

To the front, good size lawned garden, borders, shrubs, flowering plants, sun loggia, long shingled driveway with ample car standing and space for caravan, outside tap.  To the rear, good size and private garden with privet hedging, lawn, beds and borders, flowering plants, shrubs, ornamental trees, large crazy paved patio area, timber garden wooden shed and metal shed, outside lighting.

SINGLE GARAGE

brick and felt construction, up and over door, light and power.

NOTE:

The fascia boards are in upvc for easy maintenance.

## Property Photos

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## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/42327151/312254) - Floorplan 1

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 77 WESTWOOD AVENUE, LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, NR33 9RS | £149,000 | 11/04/2014 | 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:** -57.3%

## 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):** £628/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 |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kirkley Run, NR33 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.62 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Morton Road, NR33 | £900/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Lakeland Drive, NR32 | £950/mo | 3 | 1.06 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rushton Drive, NR33 | £1,100/mo | 3 | 1.16 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £963/mo (4 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.62% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £115,625
- **Target investor price (1%):** £92,500

*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 £925/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 7.4%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 13.4×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £221/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 6.1%

*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).*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 11.2%
- **10y growth:** 29.5%

## 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

68 m²

Last sold

£149,000 Apr 2014

Local average

£349,007 (-57.3%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (27,726 of 33,755)

Street crime

137 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Large secluded rear garden
Gas central heating
UPVC windows and fascias
Good off street parking
Possible space for caravan/boat
Brick garage
Conservatory
Scope for extension subject to usual permissions
Some updating required

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

Detached bungalow, sought after popular location, spacious accommodation, large plot, off road parking and garage, ideal for retirement, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed. E/R D

GENERAL REMARKS
The property comprises a detached bungalow of traditional construction situated in an established residential area in South Oulton Broad being about a mile and 3/4 from the town centre, to which a regular bus service provides access. There is a shopping parade nearby which includes a small supermarket, pharmacy and newsagents, together with a doctors surgery.

UPVC entrance door,

LOBBY
with radiator, upvc windows, coving, cloaks/broom cupboard with electric and gas meters, micro circuit breakers.

BEDROOM 3/STUDY - 9' x 6' 10'' (2.74m x 2.08m)
with upvc window, radiator, built-in cupboard.

LOUNGE - 17' x 13' 6'' (5.18m x 4.11m)
with coving, upvc window, radiator, wall lighting, tv point, upvc sliding patio doors, brick fireplace and chimney breast fitted with gas fire.

KITCHEN/DINER - 16' 3'' x 8' 9'' (4.95m x 2.67m)
with stainless steel sink and drainer, hot and cold mixer tap, cupboards and drawers under, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, 2 further worktops, cupboards and drawers under, wall cupboards, filter, radiator, Halstead gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, upvc window, airing cupboard with foam lagged copper cylinder, immersion heater, slatted shelving, rear door.

SUN LOUNGE - 10' x 7' 6'' (3.05m x 2.29m)
with full length upvc windows, poly carbon insulataed roof, radiator, tv aerial, personal door.

INNER HALL
with access to roof space with stowaway ladder.

BEDROOM 1 - 12' x 9' (3.66m x 2.74m)
with a built-in wardrobe cupboard having 3 sliding doors, radiator, upvc window and coving.

BEDROOM 2 - 9' 6'' x 9' (2.9m x 2.74m)
with upvc window, radiator, coving.

BATHROOM
Mira Power Shower fitting, shower screen, pedestal washbasin, hot and cold, low level wc, ceramic tiling, upvc window, radiator, cupboard.

OUTSIDE
To the front, good size lawned garden, borders, shrubs, flowering plants, sun loggia, long shingled driveway with ample car standing and space for caravan, outside tap. To the rear, good size and private garden with privet hedging, lawn, beds and borders, flowering plants, shrubs, ornamental trees, large crazy paved patio area, timber garden wooden shed and metal shed, outside lighting.

SINGLE GARAGE
brick and felt construction, up and over door, light and power.

NOTE:
The fascia boards are in upvc for easy maintenance.

Listed by

Lowestoft

LSL Franchise

Reference: 42327151

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	11/04/2014 (12 years ago)	£149,000	—

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
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 11.2%

10y growth 29.5%

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: £628/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NR33 9RS

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

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
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Kirkley Run, NR33	£900/mo	3	0.62 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Morton Road, NR33	£900/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Terraced House, Lakeland Drive, NR32	£950/mo	3	1.06 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Rushton Drive, NR33	£1,100/mo	3	1.16 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £963/mo (4 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.62%

Max investor price (0.8%) £115,625

Target investor price (1%) £92,500

Gross yield 7.4%

Cost-to-rent ratio 13.4×

Monthly cashflow £221/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 6.1%

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).
Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
Cashflow — Rent minus 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).