What kind of home is 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ?

98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ is an end-of-terrace house.

How energy efficient is 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ?

The current EPC rating for 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ?

98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (484 sq ft). That makes it about 37% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP3 8EZ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ use?

The latest EPC at 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Which area is 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ in?

98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP3 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ?

Police records around 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ?

The closest primary school to 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ is Rose Hill Primary (360m), one of 18 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (956m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ?

The closest bus stop to 98a, Flat, Alan Road, IP3 8EZ is Fuschia Lane, 180m away. The nearest rail option is Entrance3, 343m away.

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98a, Flat, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EZ

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

45 m²

484 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 98a

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

98a is an end-of-terrace house in Ipswich (IP3 8EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2016 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75).

At 45 m² it sits well below the postcode median (73 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Dec 2016

EPC improved fromE39toD60

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 98a, Flat, Alan Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

98a 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

98a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£141,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8EZ: £195,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in IP3 8EZ

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Comparables

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Fuschia Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 8EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

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80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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