# 3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale (IP12 4JJ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 21 BURKITT ROAD, WOODBRIDGE, SUFFOLK IP12 4JJ | | Price | £550,000 | | Bedrooms | 3 | | Bathrooms | 2 | | Council tax | C | | Construction age | England and Wales: before 1900 | | Floor area | 97 m² | | Last sold | £520,000 Mar 2026 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** C - **Expiry date:** 16/11/2035 - **Current heating cost:** £1,376/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £39,900 ### Recommendations - B (£900 - £1,500) - Q (£7,500 - £11,000) - W1 (£5,000 - £10,000) - W2 (£5,000 - £10,000) - D (£150 - £250) - O (£4,500 - £6,000) - U (£8,000 - £10,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1835-9629-0509-0853-6296) ## Description The Property A charming Grade II listed cottage, full of character and set just a short walk from Woodbridge town centre. The house retains many original features, including sash windows, wooden casements, stripped panel doors, exposed beams, and welcoming fireplaces. The accommodation begins with a small entrance porch leading into the sitting room, where a feature fireplace, sash window and staircase set the tone for this delightful home. The kitchen/dining room is a true heart-of-the-home space, with a wood-burning stove in the dining area and a glazed door opening directly onto the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cottage-style units and has space for appliances. From here, a part-glazed door leads to a lean-to conservatory. Upstairs there are three double bedrooms: the principal bedroom with en suite shower room, two further doubles, and a family bathroom. Outside, the property enjoys a pretty enclosed garden, well stocked with mature planting and offering a good degree of privacy. The garage provides excellent storage with a useful studio space at the rear, ideal for hobbies or working from home. Off-road parking is available at the front. This is a beautiful period home in one of Woodbridge's most desirable residential streets. The Location Burkitt Road is a sought-after residential street within easy walking distance of Woodbridge's bustling Thoroughfare, which offers a wide range of independent shops, cafés, restaurants, galleries, and the popular Riverside Theatre and cinema. The town also has a railway station providing regular services to Ipswich, with connections on to London Liverpool Street. Woodbridge is celebrated for its historic riverside setting on the River Deben, offering sailing, rowing, riverside walks, and beautiful views. The town has excellent amenities including schools, supermarkets, doctors' surgeries, a library, and leisure facilities. For those who enjoy the outdoors, Rendlesham Forest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are close by, with easy access to the Heritage Coast at Aldeburgh, Thorpeness, and RSPB Minsmere. This is a vibrant and welcoming market town, with a strong sense of community and cultural life, making it one of Suffolk's most desirable places to live. Distance Town centre: 0.5 miles Woodbridge railway station: 0.6 miles Ipswich: 9 miles Aldeburgh: 16 miles RSPB Minsmere: 20 miles Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage Gas-fired radiator central heating Council Tax Band: D (East Suffolk District Council) EPC: Exempt (Grade II listed) ## Property Photos - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140829) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140830) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140831) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140832) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140833) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140834) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140835) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140836) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140837) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140838) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140839) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140840) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140841) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140842) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140843) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140844) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140845) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140846) - ![Photo](/listings/photos/88468875/1140847) ## Floorplans - ![Floorplan 1](/listings/photos/88468875/1140848) - Floorplan 1 ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 21 BURKITT ROAD, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4JJ | £520,000 | 02/03/2026 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 7 COLLETTS WALK, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4HS | £370,000 | 30/01/2023 | Semi-detached | | 6 DRYBRIDGE HILL, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4HB | £440,000 | 07/10/2022 | Semi-detached | | [Same street] 23 BURKITT ROAD, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4JJ | £500,000 | 30/09/2022 | Detached | | 79 SECKFORD STREET, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4LZ | £517,500 | 16/09/2022 | Semi-detached | | SHINNERS HOLT THEATRE STREET, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4NE | £595,000 | 30/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | RUM HOUSE THEATRE STREET, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4NE | £600,000 | 19/05/2022 | Semi-detached | | 18 COLLETTS WALK, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4HS | £366,200 | 18/03/2022 | Semi-detached | | 14 QUEENS HEAD LANE, WOODBRIDGE, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP12 4ND | £520,000 | 08/09/2021 | Semi-detached | **Street average:** £500,000 (1 sale) **Area average:** £486,957 (7 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £358,800 (30 Semi-detached, IP12, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +53.3% ## 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 Ipswich (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £798/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 Terraced House, Christchurch Drive, IP12 | £1,195/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £1,195/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.22% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £149,375 - **Target investor price (1%):** £119,500 *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 £1,195/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 2.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 38.4× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,115/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -8.4% *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:** £5,670/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** 15.2% - **10y growth:** 61.3% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for East Suffolk; Semi-detached series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 2.8% - **5y growth (index):** 10.9% - **10y growth (index):** 39.6% ## 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)