Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
283a, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP
Estimated value
£332,000
- Since the 2013 sale (£285,000)+16%
- Against IP1 4BP's recent median (£155,000)+114%
Newest record on this page: December 2022. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 01
Habitable rooms
2
From EPC
Floor area
35 m²
377 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£332,000
- Against its 2013 sale (£285,000)+16%
- Against IP1 4BP's recent median (£155,000)+114%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 283a is modelled from its 35 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in IP1 4BP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
35 m² from the EPC lodged in December 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2013
Recent sales in IP1 4BP
2 sales, median £155,000 (2008–2000)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: September 2013 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Sales timeline
29 September 2013Most recent
£285,000
-24.0%over 2 years15 August 2011
£375,000
Median price across the last 2 sales in IP1 4BP: £155,000 (2008–2000).
Nearby sales in IP1 4BP
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 283a, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 283a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
283a is a mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 4BP). It has a recorded floor area of 35 m² (around 377 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 35 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (35–73 m²). On EPC score it ranks last in the building (61 versus a best of 68). The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2012 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity.
Last sold in September 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -12.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £332,000 is 16.5% above the 2013 sale price.
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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)
Dec 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 December 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Dec 2022from Dec 2012
EPC improved fromE40toD61
Hot Water
PoorAverage
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Low Energy Lighting
75%100%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 283a, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
283a has no planning applications on record.
7
But the area is active
7 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
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.
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.
Nearest schools
- Springfield Junior SchoolPrimary296m
- Springfield Infant School and NurseryPrimary445m
- Handford Hall Primary SchoolPrimary640m
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, IpswichPrimary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Richmond RoadBus stop82m
- Westwood AvenueBus stop153m
- Beaconsfield RoadBus stop386m
- Springfield LaneBus stop393m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,052 reports36%
- Shoplifting1,351 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson384 reports7%
- Public Order348 reports6%
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 4BP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.2dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 283a is modelled from its 35 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in IP1 4BP. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 283a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 283a was lodged in December 2022 at band D and is valid until December 2032. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 283a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 28 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP1 4BP, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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