What kind of home is 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT last sold for £375,000 in November 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £210,000 in December 2009, so prices have been rising over 10 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

Across 2 sales between December 2009 and November 2019, 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT rose from £210,000 to £375,000, a change of £165,000. That works out to roughly +6% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT have?

The current EPC rating for 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (1,033 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT use?

The latest EPC at 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT is in council tax band D.

Which area is 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT in?

1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

Police records around 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT 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 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

The closest primary school to 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT is Sidegate Primary School (733m), one of 15 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northgate High School (455m), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT?

The closest bus stop to 1 Colchester Road, IP4 3BT is Bromeswell Road, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 3BT

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

96 m²

1033 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Colchester Road

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

1 Colchester Road is a two-bedroom detached house in Ipswich (IP4 3BT). It has a recorded floor area of 96 m² (around 1033 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in October 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 83), a 2-band jump. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£363/sq ft) was about 79.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2019 for £375,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

GarageYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jun 2019

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2014from Oct 2009

EPC improved fromE53toD67

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Jun 2019from Jul 2014

Low Energy Lighting

9%29%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Colchester Road, Ipswich, IP4 3BT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Colchester Road 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.

1 Colchester Road valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£403,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.0% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£375,000

Growth on file: 6.0% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

22 November 2019Most recent
£375,000
+78.6%over 9 years
14 December 2009
£210,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 3BT: £307,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in IP4 3BT

On the street

Versus other Colchester Road homes

Four headline reads against 20 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Colchester Road outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,906

Street avg £2,749

Strongly above

Floor Area

96 m²

Street avg 115 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 5.3 t/year

Above

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Comparables

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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

0.2 km

Bromeswell Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Northgate High School. 20 schools nearby.

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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 3BT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 3BT

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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