What type of property is 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR last change hands?

20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR last sold for £125,500 in June 2007, around 19 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £42,995 in November 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between November 1998 and June 2007, 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR rose from £42,995 to £125,500, a change of £82,505. That works out to roughly +13.3% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

The current EPC rating for 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 18% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP1 2HR. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR located?

20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

Police records around 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR 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 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

The closest primary school to 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (329m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (1.6km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR?

The closest bus stop to 20 Emlen Street, IP1 2HR is Dillwyn Street, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Calculators

Featured

UK House Price Map

30 years of UK sold prices mapped by postcode district.

Postcode-level detail
Compare areas side by side

Open the map

20 Emlen Street, Ipswich, IP1 2HR

Extendable3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Emlen Street

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

20 Emlen Street is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 2HR). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

It hasn't traded since June 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Across 1998–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £178,000 is 41.8% above the 2007 sale price.

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

Private gardenYes

Building

Heating systemGas
Extension potentialPossible

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Emlen Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Energy

Energy performance

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

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD58toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

27%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Get a survey for this property

Level 2 HomeBuyer Report

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

We've checked 10 risk factors against the available data for this property and believe a Level 2 HomeBuyer Report could be a suitable option for you.

From £495 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Emlen Street, Ipswich, IP1 2HR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Emlen Street 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.

20 Emlen Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.3% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this

Last sold (2007)

£125,500

Growth on file: 13.3% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

27 June 2007Most recent
£125,500
+2.0%over 7 months
28 November 2006
£123,000
+186.1%over 8 years
27 November 1998
£42,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 2HR: £158,000 (2024–2017).

Nearby sales in IP1 2HR

On the street

Versus other Emlen Street homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 20 Emlen Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,630

Street avg £1,972

On par

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 71 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

On par

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Emlen Street

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

The data behind every report

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£174k

1 Booth Court, Handford Road

IP1 2GD

2 bed2 bath

£154k

1 Gibbons Street

IP1 2HL

2 bed1 bath

£150k

1 Gaye Street

IP1 2JF

2 bed

£127k

1 Firmin Close

IP1 2BF

2 bed

£178k

1 Rendlesham Road

IP1 2LY

3 bed

£166k

1 Sirdar Road

IP1 2LD

3 bed1 bath

£116k

1 Clarkson Street

IP1 2JB

1 bed1 bath

£170k

1 Woollards Close

IP1 2BG

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

0.1 km

Dillwyn Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich. 32 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 2HR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 20 Emlen Street, Ipswich, IP1 2HR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.