5 Neptune Square, Ipswich, IP4 1QH
About 5 Neptune Square
5 Neptune Square is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Ipswich (IP4 1QH). It has a recorded floor area of 69 m² (around 743 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (October 2024) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). Main heating runs on electricity. At 69 m² this is the 25th smallest of 64 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 38–181 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 66 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views.
It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 71% of similar EPCs). Last sold in March 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years. Across 2000–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £216,000 is 37.1% above the 2015 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- Communal gardenYes
- ParkingYes
- BalconyYes
- Notable viewsYes
Building
- Heating systemElectric
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 16 October 2034
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
High performance glazing installed
Wall insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
5 Neptune Square 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
£216,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.2% per year over 15 years.
£157,500
Growth on file: 2.2% per year over 15 years.
Sales timeline
19 March 2015Most recent
£157,500
+37.0%over 14 years7 June 2000
£115,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 1QH: £204,000 (2026–2025).
Nearby sales in IP4 1QH
Versus other Neptune Square homes
On co₂ emissions, 5 Neptune Square runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,283
Street avg £3,026
Floor Area
69 m²
Street avg 76 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 2.7 t/year
Similar properties nearby
The neighbourhood at a glance
Crime
185/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Fore Street — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Suffolk New College. 31 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
55.0dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
45.5dB







