Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
278a, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JH
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 3
Floor area
59 m²
635 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
About 278a
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
278a is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9JH). It has a recorded floor area of 59 m² (around 635 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2025. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since October 2008. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Good to Very Good. At 59 m² this is the 19th smallest of 25 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 33–108 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to B across 25 units on file.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
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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.
278a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2025
EPC Rating
A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.4 t/year
Occupancy
—
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 May 2035
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
May 2025from Oct 2008
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance
High performance glazing installed
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated
Floor insulation added or improved
Low Energy Lighting
14%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Snagging Report
21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC CRecent new build
Because the property was built within the last two years, we believe a snagging report is more appropriate for this property than a home survey.
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 278a, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
278a 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.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
278a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£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 9JH: £185,000 (2023–2016).
Versus other Nacton Road homes
Three headline reads against 20 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
On floor area, 278a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
78 (C)
Street avg 59 (D)
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
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Crime
209/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Queens Way — bus stop.
Closest school
0.2 km
Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy. 21 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP3 9JH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
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