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21b, Flat 302, St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EL

Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 02
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
91 m²
980 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 21b

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

21b is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 3EL). It has a recorded floor area of 91 m² (around 980 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1967-1975. At 91 m² this is the 18th smallest of 23 units on EPC record in 21b, where floor areas span 35–101 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (66 versus a best of 84). The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (February 2009); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78).

At 91 m² the property is well over the postcode median (67 m² across 30 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Feb 2009
EPC improved fromB81toD66
Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 21b, Flat 302, St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

21b has no planning applications on record.

2

But the area is active

2 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.

21b has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 3EL: £235,000 (2025–2002).

On the street

Versus other St Matthews Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 21b lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

66 (D)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly below

Floor Area

91 m²

Street avg 65 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 2.0 t/year

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 21b

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

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 3EL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP1 3EL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 3EL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

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 21b, Flat 302, St Matthews Street, Ipswich, IP1 3EL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.