What type of property is 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU?

5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU?

5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU last sold for £125,000 in September 2011, around 15 years ago. Before that, it sold for £34,500 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 16 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and September 2011, 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU rose from £34,500 to £125,000, a change of £90,500. That works out to roughly +8.3% per year compounded over 16 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU is D with a score of 65 out of 100, lodged in June 2025. It has improved from a F recorded in July 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU?

5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (936 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU?

5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU 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 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU located?

5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU in a safe area?

Police records around 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU 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 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU?

The closest primary school to 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU is Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery (252m), one of 19 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (906m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU?

The closest bus stop to 5 Faraday Road, IP4 1PU is Fuschia Lane, 140m away. The nearest rail option is Entrance2, 433m away.

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5 Faraday Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

87 m²

936 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 65

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 5 Faraday Road

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

5 Faraday Road is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 1PU). It has a recorded floor area of 87 m² (around 936 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (June 2025) shows a D (score 65), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in July 2011 the rating was F, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 88), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Across 1995–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £241,000 sits 92.8% above the 2011 sale of £125,000. Last sold in September 2011, so it's been off the market for around 15 years.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms1
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
Summer houseYes
OutbuildingsYes

Building

TenureFreehold

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2025

EPC Rating

D65

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2025from Jul 2011

EPC improved fromF35toD65

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC DPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) wallsPermanent outbuildings

Because the property was built before 1919, has solid (non-cavity) walls, and has permanent outbuildings, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Faraday Road, Ipswich, IP4 1PU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Faraday Road 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.

5 Faraday Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1995.

Current estimate

£241,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.3% per year over 16 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£125,000

Growth on file: 8.3% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

15 September 2011Most recent
£125,000
+262.3%over 16 years
3 August 1995
£34,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1PU: £220,000 (2025–2023).

Nearby sales in IP4 1PU

On the street

Versus other Faraday Road homes

Four headline reads against 33 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 5 Faraday Road runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,437

Street avg £2,021

Strongly below

Floor Area

87 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Fuschia Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery. 25 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 1PU from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 1PU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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