53d, Hatfield Road, Ipswich, IP3 9AG
About 53d
53d is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9AG). It has a recorded floor area of 27 m² (around 291 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 27 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 34 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 24–401 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (76 versus a worst of 1). The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was G, the property has climbed 4 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good.
At 27 m² it sits well below the postcode median (81 m² across 33 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 82% of similar EPCs).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms1
- FireplaceYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Energy performance
53d's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Upgraded to gas central heating
Connected to mains gas supply
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Wall insulation improved
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
53d has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
53d has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£172,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9AG: £262,500 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in IP3 9AG
Versus other Hatfield Road homes
53d outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
76 (C)
Street avg 62 (D)
Floor Area
27 m²
Street avg 48 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
Habitable Rooms
1 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
4/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Hatfield Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy. 24 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
50.1dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.7dB







