What kind of home is 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN?

24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN last change hands?

24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN last sold for £161,000 in March 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £68,500 in November 2001, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2001 and March 2019, 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN rose from £68,500 to £161,000, a change of £92,500. That works out to roughly +5% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN have?

The current EPC rating for 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN is D with a score of 61 out of 100, lodged in June 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a A. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN?

24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN use?

The latest EPC at 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN?

24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN 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.

Which area is 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN in?

24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN sits in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP3 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN 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 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN?

The closest primary school to 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN is Ravenswood Community Primary School (1.3km), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ipswich Academy (1.8km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN?

The closest bus stop to 24 Essex Way, IP3 8SN is Pearse Way, 113m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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24 Essex Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SN

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 61

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 24 Essex Way

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

24 Essex Way is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8SN). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (June 2012) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 94), a 3-band jump. The latest certificate is from June 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Across 2001–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 is 27.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£318/sq ft) was about 63.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold March 2019 for £161,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenEast-facing
ParkingYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 19 Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D61

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Essex Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Essex Way 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2001.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.0% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£161,000

Growth on file: 5.0% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

29 March 2019Most recent
£161,000
+135.0%over 17 years
2 November 2001
£68,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8SN: £207,500 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in IP3 8SN

On the street

Versus other Essex Way homes

Four headline reads against 26 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

24 Essex Way is notably below the street on epc rating.

Price per m²

£3,426

Street avg £2,763

Above

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 50 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.7 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

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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.

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Pearse Way — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8SN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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