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18 Alnesbourn Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9GD

Solar panels
Property type
Detached
Floor 2nd
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
53 m²
570 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 76
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 18 Alnesbourn Crescent

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

18 Alnesbourn Crescent is a two-bedroom detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9GD). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal. At 53 m² this is the 7th smallest of 81 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 43–168 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 81 units on file. The latest certificate (July 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. Main heating runs on electricity.

It hasn't traded since July 2002, a hold of 24 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £142,000 sits 100% above the 2002 sale of £71,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£124/sq ft) was about 26.5% below the postcode norm.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • ParkingAllocated

Building

  • Solar panelsYes
Before you decide

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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 3)
Jul 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C76
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2018from Nov 2008
EPC improved fromC70toD68
Heating System
Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls
ManualThermostat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting
65%86%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2019from Nov 2018
EPC improved fromD68toC76
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
ThermostatManual

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th century2nd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 18 Alnesbourn Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9GD, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

18 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.
Current estimate

£142,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2002)

£71,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 25 July 2002Most recent

    £71,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9GD: £270,000 (2025–2024).

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.

On years held, 18 Alnesbourn Crescent stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,340

Street avg £2,042

Strongly below

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 59 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 18 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 · 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
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.

Crime

4/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

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 18 Alnesbourn Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9GD. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.