2 Bank Road, Ipswich, IP4 2QN
About 2 Bank Road
2 Bank Road is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Ipswich (IP4 2QN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2019) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in January 2009 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Good to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).
It hasn't traded since April 2007, a hold of 19 years that's notably long for the area. Across the public record there are 4 sales, relatively high churn for a single property. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2007, sale prices on this property compounded at 17.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £151,000 is 23.3% above the 2007 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Dining roomYes
Building
- Heating systemGas
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 7 January 2029
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
2 Bank Road has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
2 Bank Road has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£151,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 17.1% per year over 8 years.
£122,500
Growth on file: 17.1% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
4 April 2007Most recent
£122,500
+10.4%over 2 years17 December 2004
£111,000
+141.3%over 3 years20 December 2000
£46,000
+27.8%over 1 year24 June 1999
£36,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 2QN: £161,750 (2020–2012).
Versus other Bank Road homes
Price per m² for 2 Bank Road lags the street by a wide margin.
Price per m²
£2,227
Street avg £2,615
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 89 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 5 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.1 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.
Crime
185/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Duke of York — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
St Helen's Primary School. 27 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
49.8dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
40.0dB







