What type of property is 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF last change hands?

32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF last sold for £115,000 in May 2025, around 1 years ago. Before that, it sold for £114,000 in March 2005, so prices have been flat over 20 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

Across 2 sales between March 2005 and May 2025, 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF rose from £114,000 to £115,000, a change of £1,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

The current EPC rating for 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in October 2020. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2010. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF heated?

The latest EPC at 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF located?

32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

Police records around 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF show an average of 16 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (119% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

The closest primary school to 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is Handford Hall Primary School (494m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Chantry Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

The closest bus stop to 32 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is Dillwyn Street, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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32 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 01

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 32 Firmin Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

32 Firmin Close is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 2BF). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 56 m² this is the 37th smallest of 52 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 37–107 m². The building's EPC ratings span C to B, with this unit at the bottom. Other recorded features include a balcony. The latest certificate (October 2020) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good.

Most recent transfer was May 2025 at £115,000 — fresh data.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
ParkingAllocated
BalconyYes

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

32 Firmin Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2020

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromB85toC80

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

50%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 32 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

32 Firmin Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

3 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

32 Firmin Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£118,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2025)

£115,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

13 May 2025Most recent
£115,000
+0.9%over 20 years
7 March 2005
£114,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 2BF: £110,000 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in IP1 2BF

On the street

Versus other Firmin Close homes

Four headline reads against 46 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 32 Firmin Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,054

Street avg £2,088

Below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Rendlesham Road

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1 Prospect Street

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Area

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.

Full Ipswich report

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

0.2 km

Dillwyn Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Handford Hall Primary School. 29 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 2BF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.4dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 2BF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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