What type of property is 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What was the last sold price for 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ last sold for £370,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £75,000 in January 1996, so prices have been rising over 28 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1996 and December 2023, 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ rose from £75,000 to £370,000, a change of £295,000. That works out to roughly +5.9% per year compounded over 28 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

The current EPC rating for 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in June 2019. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (1,152 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP4 5BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ is in council tax band D.

Where is 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ located?

7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ sits in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

Police records around 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ 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 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

The closest primary school to 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ is Broke Hall Community Primary School (896m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Copleston High School (1.9km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ?

The closest bus stop to 7 Kentwell Close, IP4 5BQ is Brookhill Way, 121m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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7 Kentwell Close, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5BQ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

107 m²

1152 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 7 Kentwell Close

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

7 Kentwell Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP4 5BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 107 m² (around 1152 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 81), a 2-band jump. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 1996–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£321/sq ft) was about 112.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 107 m² it's 28.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (149 m² median across 8 EPCs). Sold December 2023 for £370,000.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Kentwell Close, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Kentwell 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.

7 Kentwell Close has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£382,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 28 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£370,000

Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 28 years.

Sales timeline

15 December 2023Most recent
£370,000
+393.3%over 27 years
31 January 1996
£75,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 5BQ: £445,000 (2022–2011).

Nearby sales in IP4 5BQ

On the street

Versus other Kentwell Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

7 Kentwell Close is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,458

Street avg £2,465

Strongly above

Floor Area

107 m²

Street avg 135 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

5.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

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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.

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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

0.1 km

Brookhill Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 5BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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