What type of property is 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX is a 2-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX last change hands?

42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX last sold for £136,000 in November 2018, around 8 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £49,000 in September 2000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

Across 4 sales between September 2000 and November 2018, 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX rose from £49,000 to £136,000, a change of £87,000. That works out to roughly +5.8% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

The current EPC rating for 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (581 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX heated?

The latest EPC at 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX 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.

Where is 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX located?

42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district.

Is 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX in a safe area?

Police records around 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX show an average of 332 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

The closest primary school to 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (327m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (1.5km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

The closest bus stop to 42 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX is South Street, 81m away. The nearest bus option is Tower Ramparts Bus Station, 656m away.

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42 Gymnasium Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NX

4 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

54 m²

581 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 42 Gymnasium Street

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

42 Gymnasium Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 3NX). 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 (February 2026) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in September 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Sold November 2018 for £136,000. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 2000–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £162,000 is 19.1% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 32.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2026

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Sept 2013

EPC improved fromD65toC69

Low Energy Lighting

70%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Gymnasium Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Gymnasium Street 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

42 Gymnasium Street has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£162,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.8% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£136,000

Growth on file: 5.8% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

28 November 2018Most recent
£136,000
+8.8%over 1 year
18 May 2017
£125,000
+38.9%over 13 years
26 June 2003
£90,000
+83.7%over 2 years
7 September 2000
£49,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 3NX: £135,000 (2026–2021).

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On the street

Versus other Gymnasium Street homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 42 Gymnasium Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,519

Street avg £2,234

Above

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 62 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Above

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Area

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Crime

332/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

South Street — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 3NX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.4dB

Low

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