What kind of home is 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

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

What was the last sold price for 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX last sold for £98,000 in July 2014, around 12 years ago. Land Registry has 6 sales on record going back to £33,500 in August 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX appreciated in value?

Across 6 sales between August 1996 and July 2014, 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX rose from £33,500 to £98,000, a change of £64,500. That works out to roughly +6.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX have?

The current EPC rating for 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in February 2026. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (614 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX use?

The latest EPC at 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

52 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.

Which area is 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX in?

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

Is 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX in a safe area?

Police records around 52 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.

What schools are near 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

The closest primary school to 52 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 transport links are near 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX?

The closest bus stop to 52 Gymnasium Street, IP1 3NX is South Street, 81m away. The nearest bus option is Tower Ramparts Bus Station, 656m away.

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52 Gymnasium Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NX

6 sales on record

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Floor area

57 m²

614 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 52 Gymnasium Street

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

52 Gymnasium Street is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 3NX). It has a recorded floor area of 57 m² (around 614 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in October 2014 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014. Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. Across 1996–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 is 44.9% above the 2014 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2

Building

Heating systemGas
RefurbishedYes

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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

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.0 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 February 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2026from Oct 2014

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 52 Gymnasium Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

52 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£98,000

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

8 July 2014Most recent
£98,000
-21.6%over 7 years
30 May 2007
£124,995
+10.6%over 1 year
1 November 2005
£113,000
+45.8%over 4 years
13 September 2001
£77,500
+36.0%over 1 year
16 September 1999
£57,000
+70.1%over 3 years
22 August 1996
£33,500

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

Nearby sales in IP1 3NX

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, 52 Gymnasium Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,719

Street avg £2,287

Strongly below

Floor Area

57 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.0 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

Strongly above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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