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

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
3
From EPC
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 4 Essex Way

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

4 Essex Way is a semi-detached house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8SN). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in November 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and main heating went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

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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)
Nov 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Very Poor
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2019from Nov 2009
EPC improved fromD66toC70
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
80%60%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Essex Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Essex Way has no planning applications on record.

4

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.

4 Essex Way has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£196,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 8SN: £207,500 (2025–2021).

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.

4 Essex Way is notably below the street on floor area.

EPC Rating

70 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

Above

Floor Area

45 m²

Street avg 50 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Essex Way

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

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.
£223k

1 Blackthorn Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SR

2 bed1 bath
£228k

1 Bull Road

IP3 8GN

£232k

1 Camwood Gardens

IP3 8HY

2 bed1 bath
£250k

1 Ditton Way

IP3 8GL

£252k

1 Essex Way, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SN

3 bed1 bath
£257k

1 Broke Hall Gardens

IP3 8RA

3 bed
£258k

1 Alan Road

IP3 8EQ

2 bed1 bath
£260k

1 Ash Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8GA

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

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.

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 8SN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 8SN

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Essex Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.