What kind of home is 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW?

2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW last change hands?

2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW last sold for £325,000 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Before that, it sold for £125,000 in June 1995, so prices have been rising over 17 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW changed over time?

Across 2 sales between June 1995 and April 2012, 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW rose from £125,000 to £325,000, a change of £200,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 17 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in June 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW?

2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (1,668 sq ft), around 39 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW use?

The latest EPC at 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW?

2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW in?

2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW?

Police records around 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW 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 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW?

The closest primary school to 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW is St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich (307m), one of 13 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Northgate High School (852m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW?

The closest bus stop to 2 Leopold Gardens, IP4 4RW is Rushbury Close, 161m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Leopold Gardens, Ipswich, IP4 4RW

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

155 m²

1668 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Leopold Gardens

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

2 Leopold Gardens is a four-bedroom detached house in Ipswich (IP4 4RW). It has a recorded floor area of 155 m² (around 1668 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (June 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2012. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on electricity.

Across 1995–2012, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £509,000 sits 56.6% above the 2012 sale of £325,000. 14 years since the last transfer (April 2012).

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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.

2 Leopold Gardens's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Very Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

0.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2022from Jan 2012

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water

AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Leopold Gardens, Ipswich, IP4 4RW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Leopold Gardens has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

12 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1995.

Current estimate

£509,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 17 years.

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Last sold (2012)

£325,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 17 years.

Sales timeline

11 April 2012Most recent
£325,000
+160.0%over 16 years
28 June 1995
£125,000

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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

Rushbury Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich. 17 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 4RW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 4RW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.2dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

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