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3 Discovery Drive, Ipswich, IP4 2EH

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
4
From EPC
Floor area
107 m²
1152 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 3 Discovery Drive

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

3 Discovery Drive is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 2EH). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 2003-2006. The latest certificate (December 2025) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since June 2013. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

10 years since the last transfer (October 2016). Across 2014–2016, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £316,000 is 26.4% above the 2016 sale price.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Dec 2025

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.5 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Jun 2013
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Dec 2025from Jan 2016
Hot Water
Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting
64%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 3 Discovery Drive, Ipswich, IP4 2EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 Discovery Drive has no planning applications on record.

15

But the area is active

15 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.

3 Discovery Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£316,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.8% per year over 3 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2016)

£250,000

Growth on file: 4.8% per year over 3 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 13 October 2016Most recent

    £250,000

    +13.6%over 2 years

  2. 31 January 2014

    £220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 2EH: £235,000 (2024–2013).

On the street

Versus other Discovery Drive homes

Four headline reads against 6 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 3 Discovery Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,336

Street avg £2,420

On par

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 105 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.5 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly below

Years Held

10 years

Street avg 10 years

Below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 3 Discovery Drive

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
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£328k

1 Ellisons Crescent

IP4 2GG

4 bed
£414k

1 Discovery Drive

IP4 2EH

£224k

1 Devereaux Court

IP4 2BF

£450k

1 Belgrave Close

IP4 2TT

4 bed
£220k

1 Chivers Court

IP4 2AF

2 bed
£461k

1 Constable Road

IP4 2UN

4 bed
£216k

1 Ashmere Grove

IP4 2RE

£216k

1 Grove Cottages, Spring Road

IP4 2RS

3 bed
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

Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.3 km

Norfolk Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich. 27 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 2EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP4 2EH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 2EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.7dB

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 3 Discovery Drive, Ipswich, IP4 2EH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.