Model valuation£417,0008 Busby Close
Local market context
1 Grove Cottages, Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 2RS
Estimated value
£214,000
- Since the 2011 sale (£145,000)+48%
- Against IP4 2RS's recent median (£188,500)+14%
Newest record on this page: April 2026. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
76 m²
818 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 62
Tenure
Owner Occupied
About this valuation
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Our estimate
£214,000
- Against its 2011 sale (£145,000)+48%
- Against IP4 2RS's recent median (£188,500)+14%
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How the estimate is made
The estimate for 1 Grove Cottages is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP4 2RS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
What it's based on
Floor area
76 m² from the EPC lodged in April 2026
Sales of this home
1 sale recorded, the latest in 2011
Recent sales in IP4 2RS
5 sales, median £188,500 (2026–2021)
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| Data | This page | Full report |
|---|---|---|
| Sales | Latest sale shown: March 2026 | Latest available records, read when you order |
| Valuation | Estimate from the last refresh | Analysed against comparable sales |
| Planning | None on this home | Full history, plus nearby schemes |
| Flood risk | Not shown | Included |
Sales history & valuation
Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.
1 Grove Cottages valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
Sales timeline
8 September 2011Most recent
£145,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 2RS: £188,500 (2026–2021).
What this page doesn't show
1 potential issue has already been flagged for 1 Grove Cottages, Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 2RS. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
- Signs of HMO activity in the areaIn report
- Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
- Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
- Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report
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About 1 Grove Cottages
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
1 Grove Cottages is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 2RS). It has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (around 818 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (April 2026) shows a D (score 62), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 3 certificates since June 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 75). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition. Other recorded features include a conservatory.
Today's modelled estimate of £214,000 is 47.6% above the 2011 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£177/sq ft) was about 22.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 15 years since the last transfer (September 2011).
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
- Bedrooms3
- StudyYes
- ConservatoryYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Building
- Heating systemGas
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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)
Apr 2026
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D62
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Certificate validity
Valid until 13 April 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Jul 2011from Jun 2011
Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsFull
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Roof
AverageGood
Roof insulation improved
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against 1 Grove Cottages, Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 2RS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
1 Grove Cottages has no planning applications on record.
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But the area is active
15 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Versus other Spring Road homes
Four headline reads against 18 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
CO₂ Emissions for 1 Grove Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,908
Street avg £1,792
Floor Area
76 m²
Street avg 87 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.3 t/year
Street avg 4.6 t/year
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.
Crime
185/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Nottidge Road — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery. 27 schools nearby.
Nearest schools
- Clifford Road Primary School & NurseryPrimary344m
- St Helen's Primary SchoolPrimary415m
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, IpswichPrimary525m
- Suffolk New College16 plus525m
Nearest stops
- Nottidge RoadBus stop60m
- Nottidge RoadBus stop61m
- Grange RoadBus stop171m
- Grove LaneBus stop241m
Most reported crime locally
- Violence & Sexual Offences1,465 reports47%
- Criminal Damage & Arson273 reports9%
- Shoplifting271 reports9%
- Other Theft230 reports7%
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
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP4 2RS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
50.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
41.0dB
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)Solid (non-cavity) walls
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Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
- How the estimate is made
- The estimate for 1 Grove Cottages is modelled from its 76 m² EPC floor area, its 1 recorded sale and recent sales of comparable homes in IP4 2RS. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
- Where sold prices come from
- Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 1 sale is recorded for 1 Grove Cottages. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
- Reading the EPC
- Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 1 Grove Cottages was lodged in April 2026 at band D and is valid until April 2036. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
- Planning records
- Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. None is matched to 1 Grove Cottages. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
- Area figures
- Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 17 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 27 schools and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP4 2RS, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
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