What was the last sold price for 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL last sold for £36,000 in March 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

The current EPC rating for 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in October 2025. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft), around 47 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL heated?

The latest EPC at 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL located?

29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

Police records around 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL 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 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

The closest primary school to 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL is Rose Hill Primary (519m), one of 17 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Copleston High School (755m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL?

The closest bus stop to 29 Derby Close, IP4 5AL is Lions Head, 104m away. The nearest rail option is Entrance2, 391m away.

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29 Derby Close, Ipswich, IP4 5AL

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 02

Bedroom

Bathroom

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

Overview

About 29 Derby Close

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

29 Derby Close is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP4 5AL). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (October 2025) shows a C (score 73). Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. At 47 m² this is the 29th smallest of 30 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 44–55 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to B across 30 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony.

It hasn't traded since March 2010, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £110,000 sits 205.6% above the 2010 sale of £36,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£71/sq ft) was about 49.5% below the postcode norm. 1 bedrooms is on the smaller side for this postcode, where 3 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms1
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes

Outside

Communal gardenYes
BalconyYes

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.

29 Derby Close's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Oct 2025

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Nov 2015from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB81toC77

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

Partial DoubleMostly Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

15%75%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2025from Nov 2015

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 29 Derby Close, Ipswich, IP4 5AL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

29 Derby Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application 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.

29 Derby Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2010).

Current estimate

£110,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£36,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

15 March 2010Most recent
£36,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 5AL: £74,000 (2014–2008).

Nearby sales in IP4 5AL

On the street

Versus other Derby Close homes

Four headline reads against 29 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

29 Derby Close is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£766

Street avg £1,375

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 46 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

1.3 t/year

Street avg 1.4 t/year

On par

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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.

£119k

1 Carlford Court, Parliament Road

IP4 5EL

£213k

1 Coronation Road

IP4 5EN

3 bed1 bath

£127k

1 Derby Close

IP4 5AL

£134k

1 Ashfield Court, Tolworth Road

IP4 5AY

£288k

1 Chartwell Close

IP4 5DU

3 bed

£302k

1 Cornwallis Terrace

IP4 5JY

3 bed2 bath

£338k

1 3, Heath Road

IP4 5RZ

3 bed1 bath

£372k

1 Clementine Gardens

IP4 5GA

3 bed2 bath

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Full Ipswich report

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

9/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Lions Head — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Rose Hill Primary. 23 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP4 5AL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 5AL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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