What kind of home is 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is a detached house.

What did 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF sell for?

44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF last sold for £109,000 in August 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £149,950 in February 2005, so prices have been falling over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between February 2005 and August 2023, 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF fell from £149,950 to £109,000, a change of £40,950. That works out to roughly -1.7% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

The current EPC rating for 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is C with a score of 78 out of 100, lodged in November 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2010. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (560 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF use?

The latest EPC at 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

44 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.

Which area is 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF in?

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

Is 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF in a safe area?

Police records around 44 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.

What schools are near 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

The closest primary school to 44 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 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF?

The closest bus stop to 44 Firmin Close, IP1 2BF is Dillwyn Street, 169m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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44 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF

Property type

Detached

Floor 00

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

52 m²

560 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 78

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 44 Firmin Close

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

44 Firmin Close is a detached house in Ipswich (IP1 2BF). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 52 m² this is the 3rd 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. The latest certificate (November 2021) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 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.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at -1.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £127,000 is 16.5% above the 2023 sale price. Sold August 2023 for £109,000.

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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.

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Nov 2021

EPC Rating

C78

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.4 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2021from May 2010

EPC improved fromB83toC78

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

66%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 44 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

44 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.

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

Current estimate

£127,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.7% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£109,000

Growth on file: -1.7% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

31 August 2023Most recent
£109,000
-27.3%over 18 years
1 February 2005
£149,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 2BF: £110,000 (2025–2022).

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 floor area, 44 Firmin Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,096

Street avg £2,087

On par

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.4 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

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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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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

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Common questions

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