Flat 5, 20 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QT
About Flat 5
Flat 5 is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 1QT). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. At 75 m² this is the largest unit on EPC record across the building (61–75 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 8 units on file. Other recorded features include outbuildings. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 80). Main heating runs on electricity.
It hasn't traded since January 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £144,000 is 28.6% above the 2005 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
Flat 5 has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
Flat 5 valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£144,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£112,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
31 January 2005Most recent
£112,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 1QT: £105,000 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in IP1 1QT
Flat C, 20 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QT
Sold May 2023
£140,0008 10, Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QT
Sold Jun 2022
£625,000Flat 1, 20 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QT
Sold Jun 2021
£105,000Flat 4, 20 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QT
Sold May 2018
£94,00020 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1QT
Sold Apr 2015
£200,000
Versus other Princes Street homes
Flat 5 outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£1,493
Street avg £1,771
Floor Area
75 m²
Street avg 67 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.9 t/year
Street avg 4.1 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
16/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Willis Building — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich. 33 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.9dB