What type of property is 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA?

3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What did 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA sell for?

3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA last sold for £270,000 in October 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £127,000 in June 2005. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between June 2005 and October 2023, 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA rose from £127,000 to £270,000, a change of £143,000. That works out to roughly +4.2% per year compounded over 18 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA?

The current EPC rating for 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA is D with a score of 66 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA?

3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (969 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA heated?

The latest EPC at 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA?

3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA 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.

Where is 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA located?

3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP3 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA in a safe area?

Police records around 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA show an average of 209 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA?

The closest primary school to 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA is Rose Hill Primary (510m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA?

The closest bus stop to 3 Elmhurst Drive, IP3 0PA is Elmhurst Drive, 92m away. The nearest rail option is Entrance3, 570m away.

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3 Elmhurst Drive, Ipswich, IP3 0PA

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

90 m²

969 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 66

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 3 Elmhurst Drive

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

3 Elmhurst Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 0PA). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2022) 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 July 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2005–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£279/sq ft) was about 48.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold October 2023 for £270,000.

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
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

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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)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

D66

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2022from Jul 2011

Low Energy Lighting

25%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Elmhurst Drive, Ipswich, IP3 0PA, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Elmhurst Drive 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.

Latest sale on 3 Elmhurst Drive was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£262,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.2% per year over 18 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£270,000

Growth on file: 4.2% per year over 18 years.

Sales timeline

5 October 2023Most recent
£270,000
+86.2%over 15 years
28 March 2008
£145,000
+14.2%over 2 years
29 June 2005
£127,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 0PA: £175,000 (2017–2007).

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

209/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Elmhurst Drive — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rose Hill Primary. 24 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP3 0PA from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 0PA

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.9dB

Low

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