What type of property is 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ?

20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ sell for?

20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ last sold for £196,000 in September 2003, around 23 years ago. Before that, it sold for £120,000 in October 2000, so prices have been rising over 3 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between October 2000 and September 2003, 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ rose from £120,000 to £196,000, a change of £76,000. That works out to roughly +18.2% per year compounded over 3 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ have?

The current EPC rating for 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in April 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in December 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ?

20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (1,055 sq ft), around 33 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ heated?

The latest EPC at 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ?

20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ located?

20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ?

Police records around 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ show an average of 16 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (119% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ?

The closest primary school to 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (422m), one of 24 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (1.6km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ?

The closest bus stop to 20 Alpe Street, IP1 3NZ is Granville Street, 111m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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20 Alpe Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NZ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

98 m²

1055 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 20 Alpe Street

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

20 Alpe Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 3NZ). It has a recorded floor area of 98 m² (around 1055 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in December 2008 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump. Period features are noted in the property record.

It hasn't traded since September 2003, a hold of 23 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 18.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £313,000 sits 59.7% above the 2003 sale of £196,000.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff street

Building

Period featuresYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2019

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2019from Dec 2008

EPC improved fromF30toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

22%59%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Alpe Street, Ipswich, IP1 3NZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Alpe 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.

20 Alpe Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£313,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 18.2% per year over 3 years.

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Last sold (2003)

£196,000

Growth on file: 18.2% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

25 September 2003Most recent
£196,000
+63.3%over 2 years
19 October 2000
£120,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 3NZ: £292,000 (2023–2021).

Nearby sales in IP1 3NZ

On the street

Versus other Alpe Street homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 20 Alpe Street stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,000

Street avg £2,492

Strongly below

Floor Area

98 m²

Street avg 109 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

5.3 t/year

Street avg 6.2 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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.

Full Ipswich report

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. 30 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

54.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 3NZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.1dB

Low

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60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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