What type of property is 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG?

5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG is a semi-detached house.

When did 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG last change hands?

5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG last sold for £130,000 in October 2017, around 9 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in August 2008, so prices have been flat over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 2008 and October 2017, 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG rose from £125,000 to £130,000, a change of £5,000. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG?

The current EPC rating for 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in September 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG?

5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (710 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG heated?

The latest EPC at 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG?

5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG located?

5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG in a safe area?

Police records around 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (218% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG?

The closest primary school to 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (525m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (595m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG?

The closest bus stop to 5a, Lower Brook Street, IP4 1AG is Old Cattle Market Bus Station, 78m away. The nearest bus option is Christ Church, 97m away.

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5a, Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AG

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor Ground

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

66 m²

710 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 5a

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

5a is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 1AG). It has a recorded floor area of 66 m² (around 710 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2016) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and main heating went from Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 78), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. At 66 m² this is the 3rd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 48–197 m². The building's EPC ratings span G to D across 4 units on file.

Last sold in October 2017, so it's been off the market for around 9 years. Today's modelled estimate of £154,000 is 18.5% above the 2017 sale price.

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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.

5a's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Sept 2016

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2016from Jul 2009

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

50%25%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraGround Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5a, Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AG, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5a has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

6 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

£154,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.4% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2017)

£130,000

Growth on file: 0.4% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

23 October 2017Most recent
£130,000
+4.0%over 9 years
6 August 2008
£125,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1AG: £125,000 (2017–2003).

Nearby sales in IP4 1AG

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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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Old Cattle Market Bus Station — bus station.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich. 28 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 IP4 1AG from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 1AG

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.4dB

Low

55 dB

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70 dB

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80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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