Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
34 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RJ
2 planning records
Estimated value
£120,000
- Since the 2002 sale (£69,000)+74%
- Against IP1 1RJ's recent median (£77,500)+55%
Newest record on this page: July 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 02
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 60
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£120,000
- Against its 2002 sale (£69,000)+74%
- Against IP1 1RJ's recent median (£77,500)+55%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 34 Princes Street is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP1 1RJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
54 m² from the EPC lodged in July 2023
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2002
Recent sales in IP1 1RJ
5 sales, median £77,500 (2022–2002)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: November 2022 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | 1 of 2 applications | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
34 Princes Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
28 March 2002Most recent
£69,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 1RJ: £77,500 (2022–2002).
Nearby sales in IP1 1RJ
What this page doesn't show
Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 34 Princes Street
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
34 Princes Street is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 1RJ). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2023) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in March 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 54 m² this is the 6th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 31–80 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 16 units on file.
It hasn't traded since March 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £120,000 sits 73.9% above the 2002 sale of £69,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£119/sq ft) was about 20.4% below the postcode norm. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused.
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
Building
- RefurbishedYes
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Energy performance
Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jul 2023
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 27 July 2033
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2022from Mar 2013
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters
Heating system changed
Heating Controls
ManualProg + Stat
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
100%43%
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
Jul 2023from May 2022
EPC improved fromE50toD60
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters
Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system
Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual
Heating controls changed
Hot Water
PoorAverage
Hot water efficiency improved
Glazing
DoubleModern Double
Glazing upgraded to newer, more efficient type
Low Energy Lighting
43%75%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 34 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
2 applications on record at 34 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1RJ
0decisions1nearby
Flagged:Change of use
- Jul 2000Change of UseFullOutcome in report
Change of use and conversion from offices (Class A2) to 5 flats and 1 dwellinghouse and use of existing front offices for eigher Class A1 (shops) or Class A2 financial or professional services.
- Reference
- 00/00374/FUL
- More recent applications — locked
- Change of UseFeb 2001Decision
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Versus other Princes Street homes
Four headline reads against 15 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On epc rating, 34 Princes Street runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,278
Street avg £1,446
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
4.4 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
The neighbourhood at a glance
A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Ipswich district page.
Crime
332/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Willis Building — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich. 32 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, IpswichPrimary383m
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, IpswichPrimary752m
- Suffolk New College16 plus988m
- St Helen's Primary SchoolPrimary1.0km
Nearest stops
- Willis BuildingBus stop26m
- Willis BuildingBus stop58m
- AXA OfficesBus stop96m
- Willis BuildingBus stop97m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,052 reports36%
- Shoplifting1,351 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson384 reports7%
- Public Order348 reports6%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 1RJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.4dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.3dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 34 Princes Street is modelled from its 54 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP1 1RJ. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 34 Princes Street. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 34 Princes Street was lodged in July 2023 at band D and is valid until July 2033. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 2 applications are matched to 34 Princes Street. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 32 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP1 1RJ, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 34 Princes Street is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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