What kind of home is 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac and which has been extended.

What did 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ sell for?

17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ last sold for £360,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £185,000 in April 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between April 2011 and August 2024, 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ rose from £185,000 to £360,000, a change of £175,000. That works out to roughly +5.1% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

The current EPC rating for 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ use?

The latest EPC at 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ in?

17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

Police records around 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ show an average of 9 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (218% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is Sidegate Primary School (765m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northgate High School (330m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 17 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is Dorset Close, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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17 Dorset Close, Ipswich, IP4 3BJ

3 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 17 Dorset Close

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

17 Dorset Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in March 2010 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83). Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£348/sq ft) was about 57.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 3 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 0 refused. Last sale on file: £360,000 in August 2024.

Specifications

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
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Previously extendedYes

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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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromE45toC70

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseFreeholdEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 17 Dorset Close, Ipswich, IP4 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

3 applications on record at 17 Dorset Close, Ipswich, IP4 3BJ

0decisions13documents2nearby

Jul 2007
New BuildFull
Outcome in report
Severance of part of garden and erection of two-storey detached dwelling and garage.
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
07/00455/FUL
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
ConditionsJan 2009Decision
ConditionsJul 2008Decision

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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.

17 Dorset Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£369,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.1% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£360,000

Growth on file: 5.1% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

22 August 2024Most recent
£360,000
+94.6%over 13 years
14 April 2011
£185,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 3BJ: £390,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in IP4 3BJ

On the street

Versus other Dorset Close homes

Four headline reads against 31 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 17 Dorset Close runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,750

Street avg £2,770

Above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.4 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Above

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

Dorset Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Northgate High School. 20 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP4 3BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 3BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.5dB

Low

55 dB

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Common questions

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