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2a, Fuchsia Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1QB

Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 1QB). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (December 2020) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since October 2008. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump.

It hasn't traded since September 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2000–2005, sale prices on this property compounded at 13.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £289,000 sits 64.2% above the 2005 sale of £176,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£230/sq ft) was about 68.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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

  • Bedrooms4
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
Dec 2020

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2020from Oct 2008
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC D

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Fuchsia Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1QB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2a has no planning applications on record.

6

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.

2a's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2000).

Current estimate

£289,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 13.9% per year over 5 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2005)

£176,000

Growth on file: 13.9% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 27 September 2005Most recent

    £176,000

    +95.6%over 5 years
  2. 27 July 2000

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1QB: £180,000 (2024–2018).

On the street

Versus other Fuchsia Lane homes

Four headline reads against 15 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

2a is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£2,479

Street avg £2,022

Strongly above

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 81 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 4.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 2a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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.

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. 24 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

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 1QB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP4 1QB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.8dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 1QB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 2a, Fuchsia Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1QB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.