23 Waterworks Street, Ipswich, IP4 1JG
About 23 Waterworks Street
23 Waterworks Street is a mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP4 1JG). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. At 54 m² this is the 10th smallest of 16 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 36–61 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since December 2009. Between certificates, main heating went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 80% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
23 Waterworks Street's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 6 February 2036
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Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
23 Waterworks Street 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.
Sales history & valuation
23 Waterworks Street has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£128,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
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 3 sales in IP4 1JG: £83,500 (2019–2004).
Versus other Waterworks Street homes
23 Waterworks Street outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.
EPC Rating
62 (D)
Street avg 71 (C)
Floor Area
54 m²
Street avg 53 m²
CO₂ Emissions
1.0 t/year
Street avg 2.4 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
185/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.0 km
Rope Walk — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Suffolk New College. 29 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.0dB







