Felixstowe Property Market Overview
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The Felixstowe property market recorded 355 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £282,000. This places Felixstowe £4k below the Suffolk county median of £286,000, and £3k below the UK national median of £285,000.
Prices in Felixstowe have shown modest growth, with a year-on-year change of +2.5%. Within Suffolk, Felixstowe ranks 5th by price out of 8 principal towns, and 6th by transaction volume.
Felixstowe House Prices by Property Type
Property prices in Felixstowe vary significantly by type. The table below compares Felixstowe prices with Suffolk county averages and UK national figures.
| Type | Felixstowe | Suffolk Avg | UK Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £390,000 | £395,000 | £420,000 |
| Semi-detached | £273,000 | £269,000 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | £240,000 | £230,125 | £230,000 |
| Flat | £157,500 | £145,625 | £225,000 |
Detached homes in Felixstowe command £390,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £157,500. The £233k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.
Median Price by Property Type
New Build Homes in Felixstowe
Felixstowe recorded 14 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 3.9% of total sales. There is moderate development activity, with room for further growth.
New-build properties in Felixstowe traded at a premium of 13.8% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.
Across the wider Suffolk market, 189 new-build completions were recorded — see our Suffolk property market report for the full county picture.
Recent Property Sales in Felixstowe
The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Felixstowe, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:
| Price | Type | Postcode | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £361,000 | Detached | IP11 2UG | 2026-02-23 | Existing |
| £81,000 | Flat | IP11 2AZ | 2026-02-23 | Existing |
| £275,000 | Semi-detached | IP11 0YL | 2026-02-20 | Existing |
| £258,000 | Semi-detached | IP11 9BP | 2026-02-18 | Existing |
| £255,000 | Terraced | IP11 9BL | 2026-02-17 | Existing |
These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £81,000 to £361,000 illustrates the breadth of the Felixstowe market.
Development Finance in Felixstowe
For developers considering Felixstowe, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £282,000 and detached homes at £390,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.
A typical development finance facility for a Felixstowe scheme with a GDV of £390,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £253,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.
With prices rising 2.5% year-on-year, Felixstowe presents a supportive environment for new development. Lenders view positive price momentum favourably when assessing loan applications.
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Felixstowe Compared to Nearby Suffolk Towns
To put Felixstowe's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Suffolk:
| Town | Median Price | Sales (12m) | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | £282,000 | 355 | +2.5% |
| Bury St Edmunds | £290,000 | 1,135 | -2.5% |
| Newmarket | £290,000 | 322 | 0% |
| Stowmarket | £296,938 | 1,204 | -5.7% |
| Leiston | £255,000 | 84 | +7.4% |
| Sudbury | £320,000 | 985 | -3% |
For the full Suffolk town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Suffolk property market report.
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What is the average house price in Felixstowe?
The median house price in Felixstowe is £282,000, based on 355 transactions over the past 12 months. Detached homes average £390,000 while flat properties average £157,500.
Are house prices rising or falling in Felixstowe?
House prices in Felixstowe are rising at +2.5% year-on-year. This positive trend suggests sustained buyer demand. The wider Suffolk market is falling at -0.8%.
How many properties sold in Felixstowe recently?
Felixstowe recorded 355 residential property sales in the past 12 months. This represents a reasonably active market.
What development finance is available for projects in Felixstowe?
Developers in Felixstowe can access development finance from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine finance stretching to 85-90% of costs, bridging loans completing in 5-10 days, and development exit finance. Construction Capital sources the best terms from 100+ lenders.