What type of property is 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ last sold for £230,000 in March 2026. Before that, it sold for £110,000 in April 2010, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

Across 2 sales between April 2010 and March 2026, 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ rose from £110,000 to £230,000, a change of £120,000. That works out to roughly +4.7% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in August 2019. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (764 sq ft), around 24 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 9% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP3 9LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ located?

40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP3 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ in a safe area?

Police records around 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ show an average of 209 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

The closest primary school to 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy (412m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Ipswich Academy (929m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

The closest bus stop to 40 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is Nacton Crescent, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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40 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

71 m²

764 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 40 Bernard Crescent

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

40 Bernard Crescent is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2019) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good, lighting went from Good to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

Most recent transfer was March 2026 at £230,000 — fresh data. Across 2010–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£301/sq ft) was about 80.7% 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

Bedrooms3
CloakroomYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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Energy

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 3)

Aug 2019

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 August 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromF38toD63

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Gas MultipointMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%18%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Aug 2019from May 2018

Low Energy Lighting

18%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 40 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

40 Bernard Crescent 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

40 Bernard Crescent has more than doubled in price since the earliest registered sale in 2010.

Current estimate

£235,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.7% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£230,000

Growth on file: 4.7% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

20 March 2026Most recent
£230,000
+109.1%over 15 years
8 April 2010
£110,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9LJ: £260,000 (2026–2024).

Nearby sales in IP3 9LJ

On the street

Versus other Bernard Crescent homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

40 Bernard Crescent is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,239

Street avg £2,384

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

209/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Nacton Crescent — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP3 9LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 9LJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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