What type of property is 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ last change hands?

8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ last sold for £101,000 in February 2011, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in November 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft), around 34 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP3 9LJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

8 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 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ located?

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

What is crime like near 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

Police records around 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ show an average of 4 reported crimes per month over the last 10 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 32% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

The closest primary school to 8 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 is the nearest station to 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Bernard Crescent, IP3 9LJ is Nacton Crescent, 158m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 8 Bernard Crescent

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

8 Bernard Crescent is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9LJ). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (November 2020) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2010. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and main heating dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since February 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £193,000 sits 91.1% above the 2011 sale of £101,000.

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

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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 2)

Nov 2020

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2020from Oct 2010

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

50%86%

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 8 Bernard Crescent, Ipswich, IP3 9LJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 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.

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

Current estimate

£193,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2011)

£101,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

1 February 2011Most recent
£101,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9LJ: £260,000 (2025–2024).

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.

8 Bernard Crescent is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,507

Street avg £2,311

Strongly below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

4/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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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· 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

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