5 Back Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8AH
About 5 Back Hamlet
5 Back Hamlet is a three-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP3 8AH). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (April 2023) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 86), a 2-band jump. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
It hasn't traded since November 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2002–2006, sale prices on this property compounded at 14.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £183,000 sits 60.2% above the 2006 sale of £114,250.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
Building
- Heating systemGas
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has been extended more than once, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Back Hamlet has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
4 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
£183,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 14.6% per year over 4 years.
£114,250
Growth on file: 14.6% per year over 4 years.
Sales timeline
15 November 2006Most recent
£114,250
+75.8%over 4 years26 September 2002
£65,000
Median price across the last 3 sales in IP3 8AH: £142,000 (2023–2009).
Versus other Back Hamlet homes
EPC Rating
64 (D)
Street avg 60 (D)
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 65 m²
CO₂ Emissions
3.2 t/year
Street avg 3.3 t/year
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Holy Trinity Church — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Suffolk New College. 31 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
53.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
44.3dB







