What type of property is 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT?

5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in January 2025. It has improved from a E recorded in July 2009 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT?

5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (926 sq ft). That makes it about 13% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP4 3NT. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT?

5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT located?

5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT?

Police records around 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT 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.

Which schools serve 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT?

The closest primary school to 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT is Rushmere Hall Primary School (208m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northgate High School (616m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT?

The closest bus stop to 5 Gretna Gardens, IP4 3NT is Cromarty Road, 180m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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5 Gretna Gardens, Ipswich, IP4 3NT

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

86 m²

926 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 5 Gretna Gardens

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

5 Gretna Gardens is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 3NT). It has a recorded floor area of 86 m² (around 926 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in July 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 86).

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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 4)

Jan 2025

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2014from Jul 2009

EPC improved fromE51toD68

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Oct 2018from Dec 2014

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Ventilation

NaturalExtract

Mechanical ventilation installed

Jan 2025from Oct 2018

EPC improved fromD67toC74

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Ventilation

ExtractNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Gretna Gardens, Ipswich, IP4 3NT, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Gretna Gardens 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.

5 Gretna Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£219,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 1 sales in IP4 3NT: £190,000 (2016–2016).

Nearby sales in IP4 3NT

11 Gretna Gardens, Ipswich, IP4 3NT
Sold Sept 2016
£190,000

On the street

Versus other Gretna Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 5 Gretna Gardens runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

74 (C)

Street avg 63 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

86 m²

Street avg 81 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 4.7 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

£222k

1 Cromarty Road

IP4 3EU

3 bed

£222k

1 Forfar Close

IP4 3NY

£223k

1 Lanark Road

IP4 3EH

£214k

1 Melrose Gardens

IP4 3NZ

£225k

1 Moffat Avenue

IP4 3JG

£212k

1 Ayr Road

IP4 3HH

£207k

1 Inverness Road

IP4 3EA

£248k

1 Roxburgh Road

IP4 3HN

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

Cromarty Road — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Rushmere Hall Primary School. 14 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 3NT from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 3NT

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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