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5 Downham Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9UR

Property type
Detached
Floor 00
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
64 m²
689 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 70
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 5 Downham Boulevard

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

5 Downham Boulevard is a two-bedroom detached house in Ipswich (IP3 9UR). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Poor to Good and main heating went from Very Poor to Average; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. At 64 m² this is the 15th smallest of 26 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 35–161 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 26 units on file.

It hasn't traded since June 2006, a hold of 20 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £143,000 is 20.2% above the 2006 sale price.

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

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • ParkingAllocated
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Downham Boulevard

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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.

5 Downham Boulevard's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Oct 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C70
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.0 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2025from Oct 2009
EPC improved fromD65toC70
Heating System
Room HeatersStorage Heaters

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls
Prog + StatManual

Heating controls changed

Wall Insulation
InsulatedInsulated Cavity

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting
22%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryGround Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £820 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Downham Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9UR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Downham Boulevard 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.
Current estimate

£143,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2006)

£119,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 22 June 2006Most recent

    £119,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP3 9UR: £160,000 (2025–2024).

On the street

Versus other Downham Boulevard homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 5 Downham Boulevard stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,859

Street avg £2,394

Strongly below

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 55 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.0 t/year

Street avg 2.3 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Downham Boulevard

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £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
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.

Crime

4/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Primary School — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Ravenswood Community Primary School. 10 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 9UR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP3 9UR

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.4dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP3 9UR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

43.2dB

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 5 Downham Boulevard, Ipswich, IP3 9UR. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.