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18 Southfield Drive, Leiston, IP16 4DP
This 70 square metre property in Leiston carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by a gas central heating system and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £212,000 back in 2015.
Property Type
Detached Bungalow
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Floor Area
70 m²
Council Tax
Band C
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 08 Jan 2025
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jan 2015
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jan 2015from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromE46toD66
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System
Hot water system upgraded
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated
Roof insulation improved
Low Energy Lighting
43%75%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£279,000
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Transaction history
+25.4%(6y)
£212,000Latest
Apr 2015£169,000
Sept 2009Source: HM Land Registry
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House Price Index
England+1.5%
101.6
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Southfield Drive
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 20 other houses on this street
Price per m²
Property value per square metre of floor space
£3,029/£3,019 avg
LowerHigher
Around average
Years Held
Time since last sale — indicates ownership stability
11 years/8 years avg
ShorterLonger
Held longer than 74% of similar properties
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
66 (D)/60 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
More efficient than 63% of similar properties
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
70 m²/95 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Larger than only 15% of similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.0 t/year/4.7 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than 73% of similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
3 rooms/4 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 8% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
48.1dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
7 months of data for Leiston
Total Crimes
10
Monthly Avg
1
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Violence & Sexual
Crime by Category
Violence & Sexual6(60%)
Other Crime1(10%)
Vehicle Crime1(10%)
Other Theft1(10%)
Public Order1(10%)
Recent Incidents
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Parking Area
Other Crime
Oct 2025On or near South Close
Vehicle Crime
Oct 2025On or near Church Road
Other Theft
Sept 2025On or near Parking Area
Violence & Sexual
Sept 2025On or near Parking Area
Violence & Sexual
Jul 2025On or near Parking Area
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
3 within 3kmP
Leiston Primary School
689m
8 mins
P
Coldfair Green Community Primary School
1.6km
19 mins
S
Alde Valley Academy
628m
8 mins
Transport Links
20 within 3kmMinden Drive
Bus Stop172m
2 mins
Paradise Place
Bus Stop236m
3 mins
Goldings Lane
Bus Stop347m
4 mins
Car Park
Bus Stop364m
4 mins
Woodlands
Bus Stop392m
5 mins
Car Park
Bus Stop547m
7 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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23 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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