1a, Fuchsia Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1QB
About 1a
1a is a detached house in Ipswich (IP4 1QB). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band A. At 49 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (49–97 m²). The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (78 versus a worst of 22). The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since December 2013. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
At 49 m² it sits well below the postcode median (80 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 81% of similar EPCs).
Energy performance
1a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 15 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
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Planning history
1a 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
1a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£127,000
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 5 sales in IP4 1QB: £180,000 (2024–2018).
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
185/mo
Steady 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. 24 schools nearby.
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Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
49.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
39.4dB







