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4 Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA

UPRN:100091090050Terraced Bungalow2 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band AEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-26T08:39:11.538107+00:00)Ownership· 1mo agoOwnership: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-10T16:48:43.203694+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
4 Combs Lane, Stowmarket, IP14 2DA

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£196,000
£187k - £206kHigh
Estimate
£196k
Range
£187k – £206k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£800
£700 - £850
Monthly
£800
Yield
4.90%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Combs Lane earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 75/100. Investment score 64/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is limited (56/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
75/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
64/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
56/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 25Bike 62
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£196,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£800
Gross Yield4.90%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£200,000 (2023-03-30)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0IP14 2DA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/04393
    Application for a Non-Material Amendment to DC/26/00753 - Changes to the external appearance of the building.
    Pending
  • DC/26/04346
    Full Planning Application - Alterations to existing mixed-use building including removal of uPVC windows and replacement with aluminium windows; Relocation of commercial kitchen and extraction ducting, and conversion of first floor to 1no. residential flat; Conversion of ground floor restaurant to a takeaway; Insertion of metal windows to the rear of the staff room
    Pending
  • DC/26/03937
    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/26/00753 - Conditions 3 (Materials), 5 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and 8 (Construction Management Plan)
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership74.1%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2023-03-30
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
14 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,507
Population Density2,160 /km²
Owner Occupied73%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 60%65+ 24%

Schools Nearby

  • Combs Ford Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
    0.4 mi

    Inspected as Abbot's Hall Community Primary School (URN 124631) on 31 Jan 2018

  • Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
    0.5 mi
    -
  • Chilton Community Primary School
    0.8 mi

    Inspected as Chilton Community Primary School (URN 124622) on 12 Dec 2017

3 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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