49 Pearse Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8TF
About 49 Pearse Way
49 Pearse Way is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8TF). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band A. Tenure is freehold. At 44 m² this is the 9th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 39–53 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the top. Other recorded features include outbuildings and a loft. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
Most recent transfer was April 2025 at £120,000 — fresh data. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 72% of similar EPCs). Across 1997–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.5% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£253/sq ft) was about 44.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms1
- Bathrooms1
- LoftYes
Outside
- ParkingAllocated
- OutbuildingsYes
Building
- TenureFreehold
- Heating systemElectric
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 8 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
49 Pearse 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.
Sales history & valuation
Price for 49 Pearse Way has grown more than fourfold since the 1997 starting point.
£123,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.5% per year over 28 years.
£120,000
Growth on file: 5.5% per year over 28 years.
Sales timeline
9 April 2025Most recent
£120,000
+55.8%over 22 years24 March 2003
£77,000
+100.0%over 3 years31 August 1999
£38,500
+20.3%over 1 year27 August 1998
£32,000
+18.5%over 1 year24 April 1997
£27,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8TF: £133,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in IP3 8TF
9 Pearse Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8TF
Sold Apr 2025
£133,00011 Pearse Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8TF
Sold May 2024
£113,0002 Pearse Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8TF
Sold Feb 2024
£175,00057 Pearse Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8TF
Sold Oct 2023
£130,00021 Pearse Way, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8TF
Sold Jun 2023
£140,000
Versus other Pearse Way homes
Years Held for 49 Pearse Way lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,727
Street avg £2,233
Floor Area
44 m²
Street avg 45 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.4 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
209/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 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.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
51.5dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
42.9dB







