What type of property is 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU is a detached house.

What was the last sold price for 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU last sold for £725,000 in January 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £255,995 in November 1999, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU changed over time?

Across 2 sales between November 1999 and January 2023, 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU rose from £255,995 to £725,000, a change of £469,005. That works out to roughly +4.6% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

The current EPC rating for 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (2,228 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU have?

The only planning records linked to 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU is in council tax band G. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU located?

2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU sits in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

Police records around 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU 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 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

The closest primary school to 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU is Broke Hall Community Primary School (711m), one of 9 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Copleston High School (1.7km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 Mere Gardens, IP4 5HU is Broadlands Way, 114m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Mere Gardens, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5HU

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

207 m²

2228 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band G

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Mere Gardens

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

2 Mere Gardens is a detached house in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP4 5HU). It has a recorded floor area of 207 m² (around 2228 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band G. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a C (score 70). The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

One planning record on file: tree works approved in 2010. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 4.6% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£325/sq ft) was about 99.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: January 2023 at £725,000.

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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 Mere Gardens's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 03 Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

6.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Mere Gardens, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at 2 Mere Gardens, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5HU

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Jun 2010
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
Woodland W1 - Ash tree in rear of 2 Mere Gardens - removal of 2 lateral branches.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
SCDC/TPO/10/00063
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Latest sale on 2 Mere Gardens was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£704,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 4.6% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£725,000

Growth on file: 4.6% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

23 January 2023Most recent
£725,000
+183.2%over 23 years
16 November 1999
£255,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 5HU: £390,000 (2018–1999).

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Area

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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

Broadlands Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School. 13 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 5HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

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