What type of property is 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN?

12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN is an end-of-terrace house.

What was the last sold price for 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN?

12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN last sold for £200,000 in September 2020, around 6 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £53,000 in March 1998. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN changed over time?

Across 3 sales between March 1998 and September 2020, 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN rose from £53,000 to £200,000, a change of £147,000. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN is C with a score of 70 out of 100, lodged in March 2025. It has improved from a D recorded in September 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN?

12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP4 5UN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN?

12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN located?

12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN sits in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN 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 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN?

The closest primary school to 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN is Broke Hall Community Primary School (408m), one of 12 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Copleston High School (1.4km), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN?

The closest bus stop to 12 Blair Close, IP4 5UN is Blair Close, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Blair Close, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5UN

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 70

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 12 Blair Close

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

12 Blair Close is an end-of-terrace house in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP4 5UN). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2025) shows a C (score 70). When first surveyed in September 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 1998–2020, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £221,000 is 10.5% above the 2020 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£338/sq ft) was about 112.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 55 m² it's 17% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (66 m² median across 17 EPCs). Most recent transfer: September 2020 at £200,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2025

EPC Rating

C70

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2025from Sept 2012

EPC improved fromD61toC70

Hot Water

AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows

Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

14%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Blair Close, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Blair Close has no planning applications on record.

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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.

12 Blair Close has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1998.

Current estimate

£221,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2020)

£200,000

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

10 September 2020Most recent
£200,000
+33.3%over 7 years
5 December 2012
£150,000
+183.0%over 14 years
27 March 1998
£53,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 5UN: £205,000 (2023–2017).

Nearby sales in IP4 5UN

On the street

Versus other Blair Close homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 12 Blair Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£3,636

Street avg £2,472

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly 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.

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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

Blair Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 5UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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