283a, Norwich Road, Ipswich, IP1 4BP

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.

Across 2011–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at -12.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £406,000 is 42.5% above the 2013 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£756/sq ft) was about 644.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in September 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years.