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2a, Borrowdale Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 2TN

3 sales on record3 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
202 m²
2174 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band F
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 2a

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

2a is a detached house in Ipswich (IP4 2TN). It has a recorded floor area of 202 m² (around 2174 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2023) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in May 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84).

At 202 m² the property is well over the postcode median (137 m² across 13 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 1998–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £636,000 is 41.3% above the 2024 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£207/sq ft) was about 27.6% below the postcode norm. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Sold September 2024 for £450,000.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2023

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric & Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.7 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2023from May 2010
EPC improved fromD58toC77
Heating Controls
FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
5%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2a, Borrowdale Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 2TN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

3 applications on record at 2a, Borrowdale Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 2TN

0decisions1extensions13documents15nearby
Flagged:Demolition
  1. Mar 2004
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Removal of branch of Oak tree - T1 of Tree Preservation Order 6/2003

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    04/00099/TALF
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. DemolitionDecision

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  • The 13 documents, officer reports & conditions
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1998.

Current estimate

£636,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£450,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 19 September 2024Most recent

    £450,000

    +22.4%over 13 years

  2. 17 December 2010

    £367,500

    +191.7%over 12 years

  3. 11 December 1998

    £126,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 2TN: £585,000 (2025–2020).

On the street

Versus other Borrowdale Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,228

Street avg £3,267

Strongly below

Floor Area

202 m²

Street avg 136 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.7 t/year

Street avg 5.4 t/year

On par
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
Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
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1 Grosvenor Close

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1 Constable Road

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£450k

1 Belgrave Close

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4 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

0.1 km

Borrowdale Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 2TN from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP4 2TN

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.1dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 2TN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.1dB

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, Borrowdale Avenue, Ipswich, IP4 2TN. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.