What type of property is 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW last change hands?

1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW last sold for £425,000 in November 2023, around 3 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £123,500 in September 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

Across 3 sales between September 1999 and November 2023, 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW rose from £123,500 to £425,000, a change of £301,500. That works out to roughly +5.3% per year compounded over 24 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

The current EPC rating for 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in February 2023. It has improved from a D recorded in October 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (1,292 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW is in council tax band E.

Where is 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW located?

1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW sits in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW 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 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

The closest primary school to 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW is Broke Hall Community Primary School (864m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Copleston High School (1.8km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW?

The closest bus stop to 1 Kelvedon Drive, IP4 5LW is Shrubland Drive, 164m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Kelvedon Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5LW

3 sales on record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

120 m²

1292 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 1 Kelvedon Drive

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

1 Kelvedon Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP4 5LW). It has a recorded floor area of 120 m² (around 1292 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2023) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in October 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 81).

Across 1999–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£329/sq ft) was about 110% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold November 2023 for £425,000.

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
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2023

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2023from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromD60toC72

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Kelvedon Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5LW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Kelvedon Drive 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.

1 Kelvedon Drive has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.

Current estimate

£419,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 24 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£425,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 24 years.

Sales timeline

13 November 2023Most recent
£425,000
+22.4%over 6 years
13 August 2017
£347,250
+181.2%over 17 years
21 September 1999
£123,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 5LW: £280,000 (2022–2012).

Nearby sales in IP4 5LW

On the street

Versus other Kelvedon Drive homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, 1 Kelvedon Drive runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,542

Street avg £2,031

Above

Floor Area

120 m²

Street avg 136 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.8 t/year

Street avg 4.4 t/year

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.

£419k

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3 bed2 bath

£338k

1 3, Heath Road

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3 bed1 bath

£302k

1 Cornwallis Terrace

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3 bed2 bath

£288k

1 Chartwell Close

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3 bed

£636k

1 Broadlands Way, Rushmere St Andrew

IP4 5SU

5 bed

£766k

1 Brookhill Way, Rushmere St Andrew

IP4 5UL

5 bed3 bath

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

Shrubland Drive — 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 5LW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 5LW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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