261 Duke Street, Ipswich, IP3 0BX
About 261 Duke Street
261 Duke Street is an end-of-terrace house in Ipswich (IP3 0BX). It has a recorded floor area of 48 m² (around 517 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since May 2016. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. At 48 m² this is the 5th smallest of 29 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–75 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 29 units on file.
Across 2008–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £106,000 is 11.7% below the 2023 sale of £120,000, an unusual pattern given regional price growth and worth checking against the EPC condition. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£232/sq ft) was about 32.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 48 m² it's 22.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 28 EPCs). It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 75% of similar EPCs). Most recent transfer: November 2023 at £120,000.
Energy performance
261 Duke Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 5 July 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
261 Duke Street 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
£106,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.6% per year over 15 years.
£120,000
Growth on file: 1.6% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
14 November 2023Most recent
£120,000
+9.1%over 6 years14 September 2017
£110,000
+15.8%over 8 years29 September 2008
£95,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 0BX: £119,000 (2026–2022).
Versus other Duke Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 261 Duke Street stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£2,500
Street avg £1,936
Floor Area
48 m²
Street avg 61 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
0.8 t/year
Street avg 2.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
209/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.2 km
Coprolite Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.5 km
Suffolk New College. 29 schools nearby.
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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
52.2dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB







