What type of property is 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX last sold for £230,000 in August 2015, around 11 years ago. Before that, it sold for £225,000 in November 2007, so prices have been flat over 8 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2007 and August 2015, 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX rose from £225,000 to £230,000, a change of £5,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

The current EPC rating for 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (1,206 sq ft). That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP3 8UX. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX heated?

The latest EPC at 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX is in council tax band D.

Where is 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX located?

4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX sits in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP3 postcode district.

How safe is the area around 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

Police records around 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX show an average of 209 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

The closest primary school to 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX is Ravenswood Community Primary School (1.6km), one of 7 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ipswich Academy (2.2km), with 2 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX?

The closest bus stop to 4 Penny Lane, IP3 8UX is Trinity Park, 60m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 Penny Lane, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8UX

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

112 m²

1206 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 4 Penny Lane

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

4 Penny Lane is a detached house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8UX). It has a recorded floor area of 112 m² (around 1206 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in February 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 sits 55.2% above the 2015 sale of £230,000. At 112 m² it's 15.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (97 m² median across 11 EPCs). Last sold in August 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.

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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.

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Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 5 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2015from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromE47toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Partial InsulationInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

57%36%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jul 2026from May 2015

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

36%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Penny Lane, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8UX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Penny Lane has no planning applications on record.

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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 Penny Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.3% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2015)

£230,000

Growth on file: 0.3% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

9 August 2015Most recent
£230,000
+2.2%over 7 years
27 November 2007
£225,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8UX: £350,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in IP3 8UX

On the street

Versus other Penny Lane homes

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

On epc rating, 4 Penny Lane stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,054

Street avg £2,685

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Floor Area

112 m²

Street avg 96 m²

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Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£360k

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4 bed

£344k

1 Chaplains Gardens

IP3 8NN

£371k

1 Chambers House, Blackheath Avenue

IP3 8XT

2 bed2 bath

£340k

1 Bridport Avenue

IP3 8QA

£376k

1 Berry Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SP

4 bed2 bath

£334k

1 Dorchester Road

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£330k

1 Darnford Gardens

IP3 8PR

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

209/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Trinity Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.6 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 9 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8UX

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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