What type of property is Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB last change hands?

Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB last sold for £437,500 in June 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £399,950 in January 2008, so prices have been rising over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between January 2008 and June 2012, Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB rose from £399,950 to £437,500, a change of £37,550. That works out to roughly +2.1% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

The current EPC rating for Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (2,088 sq ft), around 49 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP22 1AB. Source: EPC Register.

How is Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB heated?

The latest EPC at Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB located?

Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB sits in Palgrave, Diss, Diss. It falls within the IP22 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

Police records around Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

The closest primary school to Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB is Palgrave Church of England Primary School (478m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Diss High School (1.6km).

What transport links are near Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB?

The closest bus stop to Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, IP22 1AB is Church, 569m away. The nearest rail option is Diss Rail Station, 1.6km away.

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Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AB

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

194 m²

2088 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Ridgeways

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

Ridgeways is a four-bedroom detached house in Palgrave, Diss, Diss (IP22 1AB). It has a recorded floor area of 194 m² (around 2088 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 79). Other recorded features include notable views and a self-contained annexe.

Across 2008–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £698,000 sits 59.5% above the 2012 sale of £437,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£210/sq ft) was about 24.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. On the market in June 2012 and unlisted since — roughly 14 years.

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Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Notable viewsYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Ridgeways's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Dec 2011

Heating Controls

Full ControlProg + Stat

Heating controls changed

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Ridgeways, Denmark Hill, Palgrave, Diss, IP22 1AB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Ridgeways has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

6applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Ridgeways valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£698,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.1% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£437,500

Growth on file: 2.1% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

14 June 2012Most recent
£437,500
+9.4%over 4 years
14 January 2008
£399,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP22 1AB: £411,500 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in IP22 1AB

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On the street

Versus other Denmark Hill homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, Ridgeways stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,255

Street avg £2,020

On par

Floor Area

194 m²

Street avg 203 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

7.5 t/year

Street avg 8.7 t/year

On par

Comparables

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Diss report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.6 km

Church — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Palgrave Church of England Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP22 1AB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP22 1AB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.4dB

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