7 Gaye Street, Ipswich, IP1 2JF
About 7 Gaye Street
7 Gaye Street is a mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 2JF). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in January 2016 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).
On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Across the public record there are 5 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 83% of similar EPCs). Across 2000–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £140,000 is 27.3% above the 2016 sale price.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
7 Gaye 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.
Sales history & valuation
7 Gaye Street has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.
£140,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.1% per year over 16 years.
£110,000
Growth on file: 8.1% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
30 March 2016Most recent
£110,000
+35.4%over 10 years25 August 2005
£81,250
+42.5%over 4 years22 July 2001
£57,000
+34.1%20 May 2001
£42,500
+34.9%over 1 year22 March 2000
£31,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 2JF: £110,000 (2022–2006).
Versus other Gaye Street homes
EPC Rating for 7 Gaye Street runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,037
Street avg £2,178
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 63 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 3.8 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
Granville Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
54.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.8dB







