What kind of home is 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA?

39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA is a 3-bedroom end-of-terrace house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA sell for?

39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA last sold for £170,000 in April 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £109,000 in March 2013, so prices have been rising over 11 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA changed over time?

Across 2 sales between March 2013 and April 2024, 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA rose from £109,000 to £170,000, a change of £61,000. That works out to roughly +4.1% per year compounded over 11 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA have?

The current EPC rating for 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA is D with a score of 62 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. It has improved from a E recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA?

39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA use?

The latest EPC at 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA?

39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA 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.

Which area is 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA in?

39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA in a safe area?

Police records around 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA show an average of 332 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA?

The closest primary school to 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA is Handford Hall Primary School (395m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Westbourne Academy (1.5km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA?

The closest bus stop to 39 Waterloo Road, IP1 4EA is Beaconsfield Road, 172m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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39 Waterloo Road, Ipswich, IP1 4EA

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 62

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 39 Waterloo Road

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

39 Waterloo Road is a three-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 4EA). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a basement. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2013–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £199,000 is 17.1% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£179/sq ft) was about 39.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £170,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
BasementYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-facing
ParkingOff street
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Oct 2023

EPC Rating

D62

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 31 October 2033

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2023from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromE41toD62

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

10%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraEnd-Terrace HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 39 Waterloo Road, Ipswich, IP1 4EA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

39 Waterloo Road 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.

39 Waterloo Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£199,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 11 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£170,000

Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

29 April 2024Most recent
£170,000
+56.0%over 11 years
28 March 2013
£109,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 4EA: £152,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in IP1 4EA

On the street

Versus other Waterloo Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

39 Waterloo Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£1,932

Street avg £1,509

Strongly above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par

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Comparables

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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.

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Crime

332/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Beaconsfield Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Handford Hall Primary School. 28 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 4EA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 4EA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

44.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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