What type of property is 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN last sold for £260,000 in July 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 4 sales on record going back to £45,000 in December 1995. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

Across 4 sales between December 1995 and July 2024, 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN rose from £45,000 to £260,000, a change of £215,000. That works out to roughly +6.3% per year compounded over 29 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN have?

The current EPC rating for 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN heated?

The latest EPC at 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN is in council tax band C.

Where is 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN located?

38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

Police records around 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN 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 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

The closest primary school to 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN is Whitehouse Community Primary School (458m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Westbourne Academy (478m), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

The closest bus stop to 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN is High View, 138m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

Are there any environmental risks at 38 Diamond Close, IP1 5HN?

Strategic noise mapping records 60.08 dB daytime road noise at the postcode (and 50.74 dB at night), above the WHO 55 dB daytime guideline.

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38 Diamond Close, Ipswich, IP1 5HN

4 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 38 Diamond Close

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

38 Diamond Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 5HN). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

Across 1995–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 96% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold July 2024 for £260,000.

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
Dining roomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

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)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2014from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD62toE43

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2024from May 2014

EPC improved fromE43toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 38 Diamond Close, Ipswich, IP1 5HN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

38 Diamond Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

38 Diamond Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£257,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.3% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£260,000

Growth on file: 6.3% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

18 July 2024Most recent
£260,000
+84.4%over 10 years
6 October 2013
£141,000
+10.2%over 8 years
24 September 2005
£128,000
+184.4%over 9 years
15 December 1995
£45,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 5HN: £225,000 (2025–2019).

Nearby sales in IP1 5HN

On the street

Versus other Diamond Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

38 Diamond Close outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £2,069

Strongly above

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly 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

0.1 km

High View — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Whitehouse Community Primary School. 17 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 5HN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

60.1dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 5HN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

50.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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