3 Donegal Road, Ipswich, IP1 5NG
About 3 Donegal Road
3 Donegal Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP1 5NG). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2015) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86). The latest certificate is from May 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 70% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015. Across 2006–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £197,000 is 34% above the 2015 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
Building
- Central heatingYes
Energy performance
3 Donegal Road's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 01 May 2025
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water system changed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low energy lighting percentage decreased
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Planning history
3 Donegal Road 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.
Sales history & valuation
Sale price has at least doubled since 2006.
£197,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.4% per year over 9 years.
£147,000
Growth on file: 11.4% per year over 9 years.
Sales timeline
9 July 2015Most recent
£147,000
+27.8%over 4 years29 June 2011
£115,000
+109.1%over 5 years22 May 2006
£55,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 5NG: £189,000 (2024–2016).
Versus other Donegal Road homes
On epc rating, 3 Donegal Road stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£1,690
Street avg £1,724
Floor Area
87 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
5 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.8 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
Kildare Avenue — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Whitehouse Community Primary School. 15 schools nearby.
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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
57.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
48.5dB







