278a, Nacton Road, Ipswich, IP3 9JH
About 278a
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). Across 2001–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £168,000 is 33.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£198/sq ft) was about 42.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: April 2024 at £126,000.
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Energy performance
278a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
High performance glazing installed
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Floor insulation added or improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Planning history
278a 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
278a has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2001.
£168,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.1% per year over 23 years.
£126,000
Growth on file: 4.1% per year over 23 years.
Sales timeline
29 April 2024Most recent
£126,000
+152.0%over 23 years2 March 2001
£50,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9JH: £185,000 (2023–2016).
Versus other Nacton Road homes
On years held, 278a runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,136
Street avg £2,154
Floor Area
59 m²
Street avg 49 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.4 t/year
Street avg 3.0 t/year
Years Held
2 years
Street avg 19 years
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Crime
4/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
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.3dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
38.9dB