What kind of home is 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is a semi-detached house.

What did 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ sell for?

35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ last sold for £312,000 in February 2026. Before that, it sold for £191,500 in November 2015, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 2015 and February 2026, 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ rose from £191,500 to £312,000, a change of £120,500. That works out to roughly +4.9% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

The current EPC rating for 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is D with a score of 64 out of 100, lodged in November 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in December 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (947 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ use?

The latest EPC at 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

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

Which area is 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ in?

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

How safe is the area around 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

Police records around 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ show an average of 185 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 47% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

The closest primary school to 35 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.

How well connected is 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ?

The closest bus stop to 35 Dorset Close, IP4 3BJ is Dorset Close, 133m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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35 Dorset Close, Ipswich, IP4 3BJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

88 m²

947 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 64

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 35 Dorset Close

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

35 Dorset Close is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 3BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 88 m² (around 947 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (November 2025) shows a D (score 64), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in December 2013 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good and window efficiency went from Very Poor to Average; while lighting dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72).

It changed hands recently, sold February 2026 for £312,000. Across 2015–2026, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 48.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode.

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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 3)

Nov 2025

EPC Rating

D64

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 November 2035

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2014from Dec 2013

EPC improved fromE49toD58

Windows

Very PoorPoor

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

100%71%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Nov 2025from Oct 2014

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 35 Dorset Close, Ipswich, IP4 3BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

35 Dorset Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£319,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.9% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2026)

£312,000

Growth on file: 4.9% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

2 February 2026Most recent
£312,000
+62.9%over 10 years
27 November 2015
£191,500

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 32 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 35 Dorset Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,545

Street avg £2,830

Above

Floor Area

88 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.8 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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

£336k

1 Ely Road

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1 Dorset Close

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3 bed1 bath

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1 Kinross Road

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3 bed1 bath

£349k

1 Alma Close

IP4 3DA

3 bed1 bath

£291k

1 Glencoe Road

IP4 3PS

3 bed1 bath

£290k

1 Caithness Close

IP4 3ES

3 bed1 bath

£286k

1 Halfway Cottages, Tuddenham Road

IP4 3QH

2 bed

£278k

1 Dumfries Road

IP4 3JL

3 bed1 bath

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

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

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

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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