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5 Blandford Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SL

4 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
86 m²
926 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 72
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 5 Blandford Road

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

5 Blandford Road is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 8SL). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (April 2021) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

At 86 m² the property is well over the postcode median (65 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 77% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£389/sq ft) was about 43.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £360,000 in September 2023.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • GarageYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
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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)
Apr 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C72
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 April 2031

4 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2021from Jan 2011
EPC improved fromD63toC72
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
20%77%

More low energy lighting installed

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Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blandford Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Blandford Road has no planning applications on record.

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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.

5 Blandford Road has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£342,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 28 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2023)

£360,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 7 September 2023Most recent

    £360,000

    +80.0%over 12 years

  2. 30 June 2011

    £200,000

    +5.8%over 3 years

  3. 12 June 2008

    £189,000

    +204.8%over 13 years

  4. 4 May 1995

    £62,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8SL: £350,000 (2025–2021).

On the street

Versus other Blandford Road homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

5 Blandford Road is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£4,186

Street avg £4,247

Below

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 72 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Blandford 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 · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£320k

1 Bodiam Close

IP3 8QR

2 bed1 bath
£371k

1 Chambers House, Blackheath Avenue

IP3 8XT

2 bed2 bath
£266k

1 Alan Road

IP3 8EQ

2 bed1 bath
£486k

1 Bixley Road

IP3 8PJ

2 bed
£227k

1 Blackthorn Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SR

2 bed1 bath
£227k

1 Camwood Gardens

IP3 8HY

2 bed1 bath
£291k

1 Dover Road

IP3 8JQ

3 bed
£263k

1 Essex Way, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SN

3 bed1 bath
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

Crime

209/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Dorchester Road — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School. 17 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 8SL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 8SL

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.3dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8SL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.8dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 5 Blandford Road, Ipswich, IP3 8SL. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.