Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
197 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS
Estimated value
£143,000
- Since the 2009 sale (£79,000)+81%
- Against IP1 4DS's recent median (£141,000)+1%
Newest record on this page: July 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Floor area
63 m²
678 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 56
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£143,000
- Against its 2009 sale (£79,000)+81%
- Against IP1 4DS's recent median (£141,000)+1%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 197 Bramford Lane is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP1 4DS. 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
63 m² from the EPC lodged in June 2017
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2009
Recent sales in IP1 4DS
5 sales, median £141,000 (2025–2019)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: July 2025 | 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.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Sales timeline
11 December 2009Most recent
£79,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 4DS: £141,000 (2025–2019).
Nearby sales in IP1 4DS
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 197 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS. 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 197 Bramford Lane
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
197 Bramford Lane is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2017) shows a D (score 56), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Average to Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.
Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in December 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 sits 81% above the 2009 sale of £79,000.
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
- Bedrooms2
Building
- Heating systemGas
- RefurbishedYes
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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.
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2017
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D56
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 1 June 2027
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jun 2017from Aug 2009
EPC improved fromF25toD56
Heating System
Storage HeatersGas Boiler
Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler
Main Fuel
ElectricGas
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating Controls
ManualFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot Water
InstantaneousMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Low Energy Lighting
38%64%
More low energy lighting installed
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 197 Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
197 Bramford Lane 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.
Versus other Bramford Lane homes
Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On price per m², 197 Bramford Lane runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,254
Street avg £1,811
Floor Area
63 m²
Street avg 75 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 4.5 t/year
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
0.2 km
Riverside Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.1 km
Springfield Junior School. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Springfield Junior SchoolPrimary69m
- Springfield Infant School and NurseryPrimary140m
- Handford Hall Primary SchoolPrimary645m
- Westbourne AcademySecondary1.1km
Nearest stops
- Riverside RoadBus stop203m
- Tower Mill RoadBus stop277m
- Richmond RoadBus stop300m
- Red LionBus stop305m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences2,052 reports36%
- Shoplifting1,351 reports24%
- Criminal Damage & Arson384 reports7%
- Public Order348 reports6%
Go deeper on the local area
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 4DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.6dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (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 197 Bramford Lane is modelled from its 63 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP1 4DS. 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. 1 sale is recorded for 197 Bramford Lane. 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 197 Bramford Lane was lodged in June 2017 at band D and is valid until June 2027. 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 197 Bramford Lane. 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 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP1 4DS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 197 Bramford Lane is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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