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Rose Cottage, Broad Road, Fords Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4HN

UPRN:200003806757Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: -EPC: F (36)
Data freshness:Planning· 6mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-26T08:39:11.538107+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T18:39:08.131635+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+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
Rose Cottage, Broad Road, Fords Green, Bacton, Stowmarket, IP14 4HN

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
yesterday
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£319,000
£303k - £334kHigh
Estimate
£319k
Range
£303k – £334k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,250
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,250
Yield
4.70%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Rose Cottage earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (2/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
8/ 100
Low
Walkability
2/ 100
Low
Transit & Bike
Transit 3Bike 27
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£319,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,250
Gross Yield4.70%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.3%
5y Growth+0.7%
10y Growth+2.8%
Last Sold Price£224,000 (2008-10-24)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0IP14 4HN
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • DC/26/03889
    Householder Application - Erection of a single storey side extension to dwelling and alterations to existing rear conservatory
    Approved
  • DC/25/02346
    Discharge of Conditions Application for DC/24/04369 - Condition 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Measures) and Condition 7 (Landscaping Scheme)
    Approved
  • DC/24/04369
    Full Planning Application - Conversion of office (A) to form 1No detached dwelling including erection of front porch and detached cart lodge.
    Approved

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership74.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2008-10-24
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,507
Population Density124 /km²
Owner Occupied82%
Age Distribution
0-15 13%16-64 57%65+ 30%

Schools Nearby

  • Bacton Primary School
    0.7 mi
    Good
  • Old Newton Church of England Primary School
    2.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Mendlesham Primary School
    2.7 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Crawford's Church of England Primary School
    3.1 mi
    Good

4 of 14 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • Rose Cottage Fords Green
    -
    £224k
    -
  • The Warren Fords Green
    -
    £135k
    -