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3 Laburnum Close, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8XE

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
85 m²
915 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 66
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Freehold
Overview

About 3 Laburnum Close

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

3 Laburnum Close is a three-bedroom detached house in Purdis Farm, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP3 8XE). It has a recorded floor area of 85 m² (around 915 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a D (score 66), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since April 2014. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2004–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.4% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £335,000 sits 52.3% above the 2014 sale of £220,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£240/sq ft) was about 44.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014. At 85 m² it's 29.2% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (120 m² median across 4 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • GarageIntegral
  • Cul-de-sacYes

Building

  • TenureFreehold
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Laburnum Close

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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)
Mar 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D66
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Apr 2014
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Low Energy Lighting
0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Laburnum Close, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8XE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Laburnum Close 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.

3 Laburnum Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£335,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.4% per year over 10 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£220,000

Growth on file: 2.4% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 July 2014Most recent

    £220,000

    +27.2%over 10 years

  2. 25 May 2004

    £172,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 8XE: £285,000 (2020–2005).

On the street

Versus other Laburnum Close homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 3 Laburnum Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,588

Street avg £2,518

On par

Floor Area

85 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Laburnum Close

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.
£302k

1 Dover Road

IP3 8JQ

3 bed
£257k

1 Broke Hall Gardens

IP3 8RA

3 bed
£252k

1 Essex Way, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SN

3 bed1 bath
£350k

1 Dogwood Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8UL

4 bed
£314k

1 Bodiam Close

IP3 8QR

2 bed1 bath
£360k

1 Chambers House, Blackheath Avenue

IP3 8XT

2 bed2 bath
£388k

1 Berry Close, Purdis Farm

IP3 8SP

4 bed2 bath
£398k

1 Blackheath Avenue

IP3 8XP

4 bed2 bath
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

0.2 km

Sainsbury's Car Park — bus stop.

Closest school

1.2 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 12 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 8XE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 8XE

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 8XE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

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 3 Laburnum Close, Purdis Farm, Ipswich, IP3 8XE. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.