What type of property is Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS?

Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS is a mid-terrace house.

What energy rating does Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS have?

The current EPC rating for Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in August 2020. It has improved from a D recorded in January 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS?

Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (689 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP4 1BS. Source: EPC Register.

How is Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS heated?

The latest EPC at Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS?

Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS is in council tax band C.

Where is Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS located?

Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS?

Police records around Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS 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 Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS?

The closest primary school to Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (527m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (430m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS?

The closest bus stop to Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, IP4 1BS is Blackfriars Court, 38m away. The nearest bus option is Old Cattle Market Bus Station, 229m away.

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Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BS

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 1st

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

64 m²

689 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Flat 3

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

Flat 3 is a mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP4 1BS). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. At 64 m² this is the 7th smallest of 9 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 52–96 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (August 2020) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on electricity.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2020

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2020from Jan 2009

EPC improved fromD68toC74

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century1st Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gas

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 3, 1 Foundation Street, Ipswich, IP4 1BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Flat 3 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.

Flat 3 has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£170,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1BS: £170,000 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in IP4 1BS

On the street

Versus other Foundation Street homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

On par

Floor Area

64 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.0 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

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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

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

0.0 km

Blackfriars Court — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Suffolk New College. 29 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 1BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

57.2dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 1BS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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