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3 Bodiam Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QP

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
90 m²
969 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 3 Bodiam Road

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

3 Bodiam Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 8QP). It has a recorded floor area of 90 m² (around 969 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good 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 B (score 85). Other recorded features include a conservatory and outbuildings.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 71% of similar EPCs). Across 2010–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £344,000 is 17.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 31% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2018 for £292,000. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2007.

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
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageYes
  • OutbuildingsYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Bodiam Road

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Aug 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Mar 2010
EPC improved fromD61toC69
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Bodiam Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 3 Bodiam Road, Ipswich, IP3 8QP

0decisions1extensions4documents4nearby
  1. Apr 2007
    ConservatoryFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single-storey rear conservatory extension.

    Extension
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    07/00200/FUL
    Full record in report

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  • All 1 application on this property in full, plus 4 notable nearby
  • The 4 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

3 Bodiam Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£344,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 9 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2018)

£292,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 November 2018Most recent

    £292,000

    +53.7%over 8 years

  2. 25 April 2010

    £190,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8QP: £320,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Bodiam Road homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

3 Bodiam Road outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,244

Street avg £3,404

On par

Floor Area

90 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.6 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Bodiam Road

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

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Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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£388k

1 Berry Close, Purdis Farm

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1 Blackheath Avenue

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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

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

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Wimbourne Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School. 20 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP3 8QP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 8QP

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8QP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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