283a, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP
About 283a
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.
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 December 2032
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
More low energy lighting installed
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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.
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Planning history
283a 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
£332,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -12.1% per year over 2 years.
£285,000
Growth on file: -12.1% per year over 2 years.
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).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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







