Sold Bungalow

71 LANSDOWNE ROAD

LOWESTOFT, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 7ES

3 beds Listed 15 Jun 2006 (-7340d)

£137,995

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# 3 bedroom bungalow for sale (NR33 7ES)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 71 LANSDOWNE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, LOWESTOFT, SUFFOLK NR33 7ES |
| Price | £137,995 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Last sold | £137,995 Aug 2006 |

## Description

The property is offered in excellent decorative order throughout, benefits from gas fired central heating, 2005 installed sealed unit double glazing and fitted carpets. The spacious versatile living accommodation includes a fitted kitchen/breakfast room with built-in oven and hob, separate lounge, 3 bedrooms and shower room with recently installed shower cubicle.

The property is complemented by an attractive enclosed rear garden and ample off road parking.

The bungalow is being offered with no onward chain and an early inspection is highly recommended.

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Sealed unit double glazed entrance door with matching glazed side panel to:

ENTRANCE HALL

With carpet, radiator, power points, artex ceiling, access to insulated roof void, thermostat control, timer controls.

LOUNGE

14` x 10`10

With sealed unit double glazed window overlooking rear garden, carpet, radiator, power points, coved and artex ceiling, television point, telephone point, coal effect Living Flame gas fire set in a marble fire surround with a raised marble hearth and mantel.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

12`8 x 8`8

With inset 1� bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit with (h&c) mixer tap, cupboards and plumbing for automatic washing machine beneath, work surface to side with cupboards and drawers, inset 4 ring gas hob unit, further work surfaces with cupboards and drawers, breakfast bar, range of matching wall mounted cabinets, fitted extractor hood, built-in fan assisted double oven with high and low level storage cupboards, concealed gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, tiled splash backs, power points, carpet, radiator, television point, coved and artex ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window, matching rear entrance door.

BEDROOM 1

13`2 x 10`8

With sealed unit double glazed window, carpet, radiator, power points, television lead, coved and artex ceiling, telephone point.

BEDROOM 2

10`8 x 10`3

With carpet, radiator, power points, coved and artex ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window.

BEDROOM 3/DINING ROOM

10`6 x 6`6

With carpet, telephone point, radiator, power points, sealed unit double glazed window, artex ceiling.

SHOWER ROOM

With a fully tiled shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower fitting, pedestal washbasin (h&c) mixer tap, low level w.c., carpet, radiator, coved and artex ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window, extensive ceramic wall tiling, built-in airing cupboard containing pre-lagged cylinder, electric immersion and shelving.

OUTSIDE

To the front: wide enclosed low maintenance concrete paved front garden with inset path, raised planters, borders, shrubs and flowers, concrete drive to side providing ample off road parking with gate and concrete side access open:

To the rear: attractive fully enclosed lawned rear garden with raised planters, paved patio area, timber and felt storage shed with power and light, timber summer house, green house, borders, shrubs and flowers, panel fence screen, outside tap and light.

NOTE:  SOFFIT, FASCIA AND GUTTERING HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN UPVC PLASTIC.

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**To View:** Please call Lowestoft On 0845 38 90 416

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MORTGAGE ADVICE - HOWARDS FINANCIAL SERVICES would be pleased to discuss your mortgage requirements in anticipation of a forthcoming home purchase.  **Howards Financial Services Advisors** will provide advice on a range of competitive mortgage products, chosen from a panel of lenders representative of the whole market as defined by the FSA's rules.

Usually no fees are charged by us, but we offer a fee based option and charge up to 1.5% of the loan amount.

To contact **Howards Financial Services** telephone 0800 0523962 or email: mortgages@howards.co.uk

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #3419278
- **Address:** 71 Lansdowne Road, LOWESTOFT, NR33 7ES
- **Certificate Issued:** 23/01/2006
- **Work Completed:** 05/12/2005
- **Items:** 6 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

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

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 71 LANSDOWNE ROAD, LOWESTOFT, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK, NR33 7ES | £137,995 | 11/08/2006 | 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 |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 30 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX | £195,000 | 24/07/2025 | Detached |
| 59 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE | £229,000 | 30/08/2024 | Detached |
| 40 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX | £135,000 | 29/11/2023 | Detached |
| 46 SHIP ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7DW | £285,000 | 13/10/2023 | Detached |
| 73 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE | £192,500 | 29/08/2023 | Detached |
| 1 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB | £412,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached |
| 61 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE | £257,500 | 30/06/2023 | Detached |
| 28 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX | £260,000 | 24/03/2023 | Detached |
| 6 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX | £400,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 1 DOVEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TE | £270,000 | 20/10/2022 | Detached |
| 2 PRIMROSE CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EG | £238,000 | 18/10/2022 | Detached |
| 6 SPEEDWELL CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7DU | £300,000 | 13/10/2022 | Detached |
| 2 RIDGEVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UA | £265,000 | 07/09/2022 | Detached |
| 36 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX | £265,000 | 02/08/2022 | Detached |
| 71 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE | £268,000 | 26/07/2022 | Detached |
| 10 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB | £342,000 | 15/07/2022 | Detached |
| 6 COLTSFOOT CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EQ | £212,000 | 08/07/2022 | Detached |
| 9 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB | £325,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SPEEDWELL CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7DU | £251,000 | 04/04/2022 | Detached |
| 17 ROCHDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TF | £350,000 | 25/02/2022 | Detached |

**Area average:** £272,600 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

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

- **Local average:** £347,123 (43 Detached, NR33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -60.2%

## 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):** £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 Bungalow, Stradbroke Road, NR33 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.3 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Flat, Morton Road, NR33 | £900/mo | 3 | 0.67 miles | OpenRent |

**Average rent: £1,150/mo (2 listings)**

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.83% (okay)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £143,750
- **Target investor price (1%):** £115,000

*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 £1,150/mo).*

- **Gross yield:** 10%
- **Cost-to-rent:** 10×
- **Monthly cashflow:** £467/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term)
- **Cash-on-cash ROI:** 14%

*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:** 13.7%
- **10y growth:** 41.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

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

- **1y growth (index):** 2.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 9.7%
- **10y growth (index):** 34.2%

## 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

£137,995 Aug 2006

Local average

£347,123 (-60.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 7 (22,958 of 33,755)

Street crime

75 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

ENTRANCE HALL - LOUNGE - KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 3 BEDROOMS - SHOWER ROOM - GARDENS - OFF ROAD PARKING

Description

An extremely well maintained and improved semi detached bungalow residence, pleasantly situated in this sought after Pakefield locality, being within easy access of all local amenities including shops, bus routes and within 1 mile of nearby beach and sea.
The property is offered in excellent decorative order throughout, benefits from gas fired central heating, 2005 installed sealed unit double glazing and fitted carpets. The spacious versatile living accommodation includes a fitted kitchen/breakfast room with built-in oven and hob, separate lounge, 3 bedrooms and shower room with recently installed shower cubicle.
The property is complemented by an attractive enclosed rear garden and ample off road parking.
The bungalow is being offered with no onward chain and an early inspection is highly recommended.
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Sealed unit double glazed entrance door with matching glazed side panel to:
ENTRANCE HALL
With carpet, radiator, power points, artex ceiling, access to insulated roof void, thermostat control, timer controls.
LOUNGE
14` x 10`10
With sealed unit double glazed window overlooking rear garden, carpet, radiator, power points, coved and artex ceiling, television point, telephone point, coal effect Living Flame gas fire set in a marble fire surround with a raised marble hearth and mantel.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
12`8 x 8`8
With inset 1� bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit with (h&c) mixer tap, cupboards and plumbing for automatic washing machine beneath, work surface to side with cupboards and drawers, inset 4 ring gas hob unit, further work surfaces with cupboards and drawers, breakfast bar, range of matching wall mounted cabinets, fitted extractor hood, built-in fan assisted double oven with high and low level storage cupboards, concealed gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, tiled splash backs, power points, carpet, radiator, television point, coved and artex ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window, matching rear entrance door.
BEDROOM 1
13`2 x 10`8
With sealed unit double glazed window, carpet, radiator, power points, television lead, coved and artex ceiling, telephone point.
BEDROOM 2
10`8 x 10`3
With carpet, radiator, power points, coved and artex ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window.
BEDROOM 3/DINING ROOM
10`6 x 6`6
With carpet, telephone point, radiator, power points, sealed unit double glazed window, artex ceiling.
SHOWER ROOM
With a fully tiled shower cubicle with Aqualisa shower fitting, pedestal washbasin (h&c) mixer tap, low level w.c., carpet, radiator, coved and artex ceiling, sealed unit double glazed window, extensive ceramic wall tiling, built-in airing cupboard containing pre-lagged cylinder, electric immersion and shelving.
OUTSIDE
To the front: wide enclosed low maintenance concrete paved front garden with inset path, raised planters, borders, shrubs and flowers, concrete drive to side providing ample off road parking with gate and concrete side access open:
To the rear: attractive fully enclosed lawned rear garden with raised planters, paved patio area, timber and felt storage shed with power and light, timber summer house, green house, borders, shrubs and flowers, panel fence screen, outside tap and light.
NOTE: SOFFIT, FASCIA AND GUTTERING HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN UPVC PLASTIC.

To View: Please call Lowestoft On 0845 38 90 416

MORTGAGE ADVICE - HOWARDS FINANCIAL SERVICES would be pleased to discuss your mortgage requirements in anticipation of a forthcoming home purchase. Howards Financial Services Advisors will provide advice on a range of competitive mortgage products, chosen from a panel of lenders representative of the whole market as defined by the FSA's rules.

Usually no fees are charged by us, but we offer a fee based option and charge up to 1.5% of the loan amount.

To contact Howards Financial Services** telephone 0800 0523962 or email: mortgages@howards.co.uk

Listed by

Lowestoft

Howards Estate Agents

Reference: 7765756

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #3419278

Property Details

Street: 71 Lansdowne Road

Town: LOWESTOFT

Postcode: NR33 7ES

Installation Details

Items: 6 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 23/01/2006

Work Completed: 05/12/2005

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	11/08/2006 (19 years ago)	£137,995	—

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
30 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX	£195,000	24/07/2025	Detached
59 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE	£229,000	30/08/2024	Detached
40 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX	£135,000	29/11/2023	Detached
46 SHIP ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7DW	£285,000	13/10/2023	Detached
73 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE	£192,500	29/08/2023	Detached
1 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB	£412,000	11/08/2023	Detached
61 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE	£257,500	30/06/2023	Detached
28 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX	£260,000	24/03/2023	Detached
6 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX	£400,000	21/10/2022	Detached
1 DOVEDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TE	£270,000	20/10/2022	Detached
2 PRIMROSE CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EG	£238,000	18/10/2022	Detached
6 SPEEDWELL CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7DU	£300,000	13/10/2022	Detached
2 RIDGEVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UA	£265,000	07/09/2022	Detached
36 CRANLEIGH ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EX	£265,000	02/08/2022	Detached
71 CRANESBILL ROAD, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EE	£268,000	26/07/2022	Detached
10 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB	£342,000	15/07/2022	Detached
6 COLTSFOOT CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7EQ	£212,000	08/07/2022	Detached
9 RANVILLE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8UB	£325,000	22/04/2022	Detached
5 SPEEDWELL CLOSE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 7DU	£251,000	04/04/2022	Detached
17 ROCHDALE, CARLTON COLVILLE, LOWESTOFT, EAST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, NR33 8TF	£350,000	25/02/2022	Detached

Area average: £272,600 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 13.7%

10y growth 41.4%

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

1y (index) 2.2%

5y (index) 9.7%

10y (index) 34.2%

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: £628/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View NR33 7ES

Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Marsden Close	0.1 miles
Shop	Shelton Road Convenience	0.1 miles
Shop	Card Factory	0.3 miles
Train station	Oulton Broad South	1.4 miles
Train station	Chapel Road	1.5 miles
Hospital	Airey Close	3.2 miles
Hospital	Beccles and District War Memorial Hospital	6.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	24
Shoplifting	13
Other theft	11
Anti-social behaviour	6
Criminal damage and arson	5
Public order	5
Drugs	4
Burglary	2
Vehicle crime	2
Bicycle theft	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Total incidents	75

Within 1 mile during May 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
Pakefield High School	Secondary	0.2 miles	Good — 9 Nov 2023
Pakefield Primary School	Primary	0.3 miles	Good — 18 Nov 2021
Westwood Primary School	Primary	0.7 miles	Good — 20 Apr 2017
Elm Tree Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 26 Sep 2022
Grove Primary School	Primary	1.0 miles	Good — 4 Dec 2022

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 Bungalow, Stradbroke Road, NR33	£1,400/mo	3	0.3 miles	OpenRent
3 Bed Flat, Morton Road, NR33	£900/mo	3	0.67 miles	OpenRent

Average rent: £1,150/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 0.83%

Max investor price (0.8%) £143,750

Target investor price (1%) £115,000

Gross yield 10%

Cost-to-rent ratio 10×

Monthly cashflow £467/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term

Cash-on-cash ROI 14%

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).