What type of property is 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ last sold for £114,166 in March 2024, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ have?

The current EPC rating for 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in November 2014. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ heated?

The latest EPC at 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

50 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.

Where is 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

Police records around 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ show an average of 185 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

The closest primary school to 50 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 50 Foundry Lane, IP4 1DJ?

The closest bus stop to 50 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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50 Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DJ

Property type

Detached

Floor 3rd

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 50 Foundry Lane

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

50 Foundry Lane is a detached house in Ipswich (IP4 1DJ). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band B. At 47 m² this is the 34th 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 (November 2014) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from November 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £129,000 is 13% above the 2024 sale price. Most recent transfer: March 2024 at £114,166.

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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.

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

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 27 Nov 2024

Current Certificate

Nov 2014

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

1.5 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 27 November 2024

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Level 3 Building Survey

21st century3rd Floor FlatEPC CNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) wallsLow flood risk

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 50 Foundry Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1DJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

50 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.

Current estimate

£129,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2024)

£114,166

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

4 March 2024Most recent
£114,166

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1DJ: £154,000 (2025–2025).

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.

Price per m²

£2,429

Street avg £2,814

Below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 48 m²

On par

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.

£131k

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2 bed1 bath

£132k

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Flat

£126k

1 The Cambria, Regatta Quay, Key Street

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£126k

1 Woodhouse Square

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£136k

1 Faraday Road

IP4 1PU

£137k

1 Shaftesbury Square

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£120k

1 Dedham Place, Fore Street

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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.

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Crime

185/mo

Steady 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

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

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