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178 Alnesbourn Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9GD

3 sales on record
Property type
End terrace
Floor 03
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
43 m²
463 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band A
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About 178 Alnesbourn Crescent

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

178 Alnesbourn Crescent is a one-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ipswich (IP3 9GD). It has a recorded floor area of 43 m² (around 463 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band A. At 43 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (43–168 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 81 units on file. The latest certificate (March 2022) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since December 2011. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity.

It changed hands recently, sold May 2026 for £128,000. At 43 m² it sits well below the postcode median (62 m² across 80 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2016–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£277/sq ft) was about 63.5% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Central heatingYes
  • LiftYes
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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 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.6 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 4 March 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2022from Dec 2011
Low Energy Lighting
12%86%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 178 Alnesbourn Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

178 Alnesbourn Crescent 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

178 Alnesbourn Crescent saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£120,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£128,000

Growth on file: 2.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 May 2026Most recent

    £128,000

    +2.4%over 3 years

  2. 9 June 2022

    £125,000

    +23.8%over 5 years

  3. 22 December 2016

    £101,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9GD: £145,000 (2026–2024).

On the street

Versus other Alnesbourn Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 58 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 178 Alnesbourn Crescent runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,977

Street avg £2,025

Strongly above

Floor Area

43 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 178 Alnesbourn Crescent

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £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.
£108k

1 Downham Boulevard

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1 bed1 bath
£150k

1 Breydon Way

IP3 9GA

2 bed1 bath
£190k

1 Beatty Road

IP3 9HR

2 bed1 bath
£208k

1 Darter Close

IP3 9TU

2 bed2 bath
£222k

1 Dragonfly Walk

IP3 9UG

2 bed
£130k

1 Bilberry Road

IP3 9GQ

£236k

1 Cody Road

IP3 9RG

3 bed1 bath
£244k

1 Corton Road

IP3 9NR

3 bed1 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

209/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Cranberry Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 9 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 9GD from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 9GD

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.1dB

Moderate
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 9GD

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

46.6dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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