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20 Whitethorn Road, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SS

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
110 m²
1184 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 59
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 20 Whitethorn Road

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

20 Whitethorn Road is a four-bedroom detached house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8SS). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2012) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The latest certificate is from May 2012, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (84 m² across 11 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2002–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £364,000 sits 72.9% above the 2012 sale of £210,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£178/sq ft) was about 34.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 14 years since the last transfer (October 2012).

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

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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.

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 10 May 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D59
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
5.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 20 Whitethorn Road, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8SS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

20 Whitethorn 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.

20 Whitethorn Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£364,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 11 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2012)

£210,500

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 11 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 10 October 2012Most recent

    £210,500

    +38.9%over 10 years

  2. 15 March 2002

    £151,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8SS: £310,000 (2025–2014).

On the street

Versus other Whitethorn Road homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On habitable rooms, 20 Whitethorn Road stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,914

Street avg £2,524

Below

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.2 t/year

Street avg 4.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 20 Whitethorn 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

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.
£350k

1 Dogwood Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8UL

4 bed
£388k

1 Berry Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SP

4 bed2 bath
£398k

1 Blackheath Avenue

IP3 8XP

4 bed2 bath
£427k

1 Acacia Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8XB

4 bed2 bath
£281k

1 Celestion Drive

IP3 8GF

4 bed
£507k

1 Belgrove Place, Ribbans Park Road

IP3 8XH

4 bed3 bath
£302k

1 Dover Road

IP3 8JQ

3 bed
£257k

1 Broke Hall Gardens

IP3 8RA

3 bed
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

Foxglove Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

1.4 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 10 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 8SS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 8SS

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8SS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

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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