What kind of home is 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR?

12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR last change hands?

12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR last sold for £205,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £46,000 in September 1996. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 1996 and September 2020, 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR rose from £46,000 to £205,000, a change of £159,000. That works out to roughly +6.4% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR?

12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR use?

The latest EPC at 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR?

12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR 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 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR in?

12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR sits in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP3 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR?

Police records around 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR 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 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR?

The closest primary school to 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR is Ravenswood Community Primary School (1.4km), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ipswich Academy (1.9km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR?

The closest bus stop to 12 Blackthorn Close, IP3 8SR is Foxglove Crescent, 28m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Blackthorn Close, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SR

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Blackthorn Close

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

12 Blackthorn Close is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8SR). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 1996–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £238,000 is 16.1% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£317/sq ft) was about 50.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2020 for £205,000.

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
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

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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)

May 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromD62toC71

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

SingleFull Double

Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing

Low Energy Lighting

40%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Blackthorn Close, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Blackthorn Close 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.

Price for 12 Blackthorn Close has grown more than fourfold since the 1996 starting point.

Current estimate

£238,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.4% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£205,000

Growth on file: 6.4% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

17 September 2020Most recent
£205,000
+52.4%over 15 years
7 January 2005
£134,500
+192.4%over 8 years
16 September 1996
£46,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8SR: £265,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in IP3 8SR

On the street

Versus other Blackthorn Close homes

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

Habitable Rooms for 12 Blackthorn Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,417

Street avg £3,064

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 64 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 t/year

Strongly above

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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.

£232k

1 Camwood Gardens

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2 bed1 bath

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1 Blackthorn Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SR

2 bed1 bath

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1 Alan Road

IP3 8EQ

2 bed1 bath

£314k

1 Bodiam Close

IP3 8QR

2 bed1 bath

£360k

1 Chambers House, Blackheath Avenue

IP3 8XT

2 bed2 bath

£252k

1 Essex Way, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SN

3 bed1 bath

£440k

1 Bixley Road

IP3 8PJ

2 bed

£257k

1 Broke Hall Gardens

IP3 8RA

3 bed

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Foxglove Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 10 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8SR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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