Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
51a, Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX
Estimated value
£109,000
- Since the 1998 sale (£31,000)+252%
- Against IP3 9EX's recent median (£95,000)+15%
Newest record on this page: April 2023. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Mid terrace
Floor 1st
Bedroom
1
Floor area
45 m²
484 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 48
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Our estimate
£109,000
- Against its 1998 sale (£31,000)+252%
- Against IP3 9EX's recent median (£95,000)+15%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 51a is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP3 9EX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
45 m² from the EPC lodged in October 2019
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 1998
Recent sales in IP3 9EX
5 sales, median £95,000 (2023–2008)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: April 2023 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
Latest sale on 51a was the lowest on Land Registry record across the postcode.
Sales timeline
3 August 1998Most recent
£31,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9EX: £95,000 (2023–2008).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 51a, Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 51a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
51a is a one-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP3 9EX). It has a recorded floor area of 45 m² (around 484 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it D (March 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 69), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 45 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 21 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–90 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C across 21 units on file.
Untraded for 28 years, with the last transfer in August 1998. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £109,000 sits 251.6% above the 1998 sale of £31,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£64/sq ft) was about 46.5% below the postcode norm. At 45 m² it's 20.6% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (57 m² median across 20 EPCs).
What this property has
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Inside
- Bedrooms1
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2019
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
E
E48
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
Certificate validity
Valid until 22 October 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Oct 2019from Mar 2009
EPC improved fromD60toE48
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 51a, Queens Way, Ipswich, IP3 9EX, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
51a has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
5 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Queens Way homes
Four headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Price per m² for 51a lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£689
Street avg £1,432
Floor Area
45 m²
Street avg 57 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.9 t/year
Street avg 3.8 t/year
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.
Crime
209/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Nansen Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy. 20 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm AcademyPrimary399m
- Rose Hill PrimaryPrimary1.1km
- Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm AcademyPrimary1.2km
- Ipswich AcademySecondary1.2km
Nearest stops
- Nansen RoadBus stop110m
- Nacton CrescentBus stop295m
- Queens WayBus stop298m
- King's WayBus stop326m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,066 reports36%
- Shoplifting504 reports17%
- Criminal Damage & Arson253 reports9%
- Vehicle Crime211 reports7%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP3 9EX from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.6dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Early 20th century1st Floor FlatEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 51a is modelled from its 45 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP3 9EX. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 51a. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 51a was lodged in October 2019 at band E and is valid until October 2029. 2 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 51a. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 14 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 20 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP3 9EX, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
- Council tax band
- 51a is in council tax band A. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
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