What kind of home is 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ is a mid-terrace house.

When did 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ last change hands?

42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ last sold for £127,564 in June 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £139,995 in August 2007, so prices have been falling over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 2007 and June 2024, 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ fell from £139,995 to £127,564, a change of £12,431. That works out to roughly -0.6% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

The current EPC rating for 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ is C with a score of 80 out of 100, lodged in January 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (527 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ use?

The latest EPC at 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ 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.

Which area is 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ in?

42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

Police records around 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ 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.

What schools are near 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

The closest primary school to 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ is Hillside Primary School (790m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (720m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

The closest bus stop to 42 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ is Dance East, 33m away. The nearest bus option is Old Cattle Market Bus Station, 298m away.

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42 Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DJ

Property type

Mid terrace

Floor 4th

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

49 m²

527 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 80

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 42 Foundry Lane

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

42 Foundry Lane is a mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP4 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. At 49 m² this is the 44th smallest of 70 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 27–76 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 70 units on file. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 80), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 85). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 2007–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.6% per year. Sold June 2024 for £127,564.

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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.

42 Foundry Lane's carbon output is low for the local stock.

EPC Rating

C80

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st centuryMid Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 42 Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

42 Foundry Lane 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.

42 Foundry Lane's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£132,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.6% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£127,564

Growth on file: -0.6% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

9 June 2024Most recent
£127,564
-8.9%over 16 years
9 August 2007
£139,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1DJ: £121,250 (2025–2024).

Nearby sales in IP4 1DJ

On the street

Versus other Foundry Lane homes

Four headline reads against 69 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

42 Foundry Lane is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£2,603

Street avg £2,778

On par

Floor Area

49 m²

Street avg 48 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.5 t/year

Street avg 1.7 t/year

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

Dance East — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 1DJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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