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42 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
83 m²
893 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 61
Council tax
Band C
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 42 Bernard Crescent

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

42 Bernard Crescent is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 83 m² (around 893 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77).

Most recent transfer was April 2026 at £238,000 — fresh data. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£266/sq ft) was about 61% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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
Nov 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D61
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Poor
CO2 Emissions
3.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 19 November 2035

9 years remaining
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Level 3 Building Survey

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Bernard Crescent has no planning applications on record.

5

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.

42 Bernard Crescent valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2026)

£238,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 20 April 2026Most recent

    £238,000

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

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.

On years held, 42 Bernard Crescent runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,867

Street avg £2,401

Above

Floor Area

83 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.9 t/year

Street avg 4.3 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 42 Bernard 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.
£262k

1 Boysenberry Walk

IP3 9UU

3 bed1 bath
£263k

1 Benacre Road

IP3 9LE

3 bed
£270k

1 Cranberry Square

IP3 9GT

4 bed
£244k

1 Corton Road

IP3 9NR

3 bed1 bath
£240k

1 Damselfly Road

IP3 9TS

5 bed
£286k

1 Ascot Drive

IP3 9BX

3 bed1 bath
£236k

1 Cody Road

IP3 9RG

3 bed1 bath
£222k

1 Dragonfly Walk

IP3 9UG

2 bed
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.

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 9LJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 9LJ

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
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 42 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.