What type of property is 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS last sold for £110,000 in April 2006, around 20 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £37,500 in July 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS changed over time?

Across 3 sales between July 1996 and April 2006, 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS rose from £37,500 to £110,000, a change of £72,500. That works out to roughly +11.6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

The current EPC rating for 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (872 sq ft), around 41 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 17% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP1 4DS. Source: EPC Register.

How is 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS heated?

The latest EPC at 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS located?

197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

Police records around 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS show an average of 16 reported crimes per month over the last 15 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 42% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (119% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

The closest primary school to 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS is Springfield Junior School (69m), one of 22 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Westbourne Academy (1.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS?

The closest bus stop to 197a, Bramford Lane, IP1 4DS is Riverside Road, 203m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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197a, Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

81 m²

872 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 197a

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

197a is a two-bedroom detached house in Ipswich (IP1 4DS). It has a recorded floor area of 81 m² (around 872 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since March 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Held since April 2006 — that's 20 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £227,000 sits 106.4% above the 2006 sale of £110,000. At 81 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (68 m² median across 10 EPCs).

Specifications

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
Bathrooms1
Utility roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

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 3)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2011from Mar 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

GoodVery Good

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2025from Apr 2011

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

0%90%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 197a, Bramford Lane, Ipswich, IP1 4DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

197a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

197a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£227,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2006)

£110,000

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

23 April 2006Most recent
£110,000
+90.9%over 6 years
16 September 1999
£57,625
+53.7%over 3 years
4 July 1996
£37,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 4DS: £141,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in IP1 4DS

On the street

Versus other Bramford Lane homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 197a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,358

Street avg £1,799

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Floor Area

81 m²

Street avg 73 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

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.

Full Ipswich report

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

16/mo

Rising 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.

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Noise

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

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 4DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.6dB

Low

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FAQ

Common questions

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