277a, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP
About 277a
277a is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 4BP). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in September 2018 the rating was G, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 3 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–73 m².
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 12 June 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Roof insulation improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
277a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
277a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£128,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 4 sales in IP1 4BP: £262,500 (2013–2000).
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Crime
332/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Richmond Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Springfield Junior School. 28 schools nearby.
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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
53.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB







