21a, Flat 1, St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EL
About 21a
21a is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 23 m² (around 248 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 23 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across 21a (23–28 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to D, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.
Untraded for 23 years, with the last transfer in May 2003. At 23 m² it sits well below the postcode median (71 m² across 30 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs). Today's modelled estimate of £329,000 is 40% above the 2003 sale price.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
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Planning history
21a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
2 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
21a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£329,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£235,000
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 May 2003Most recent
£235,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 3EL: £215,000 (2025–2001).
Versus other St Matthews Street homes
21a is notably below the street on floor area.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 74 (C)
Floor Area
23 m²
Street avg 67 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.8 t/year
Street avg 2.1 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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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
0.0 km
Ipswich Furniture Project — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich. 31 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
53.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.1dB







