What kind of home is 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY last sold for £237,500 in December 2013, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

The current EPC rating for 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY is C with a score of 69 out of 100, lodged in May 2024. It has improved from a D recorded in June 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (1,130 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY use?

The latest EPC at 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY is in council tax band E.

Which area is 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY in?

15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY sits in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP4 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

Police records around 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY 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.

What schools are near 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

The closest primary school to 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY is Broke Hall Community Primary School (752m), one of 8 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Copleston High School (1.7km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY?

The closest bus stop to 15 Newby Drive, IP4 5UY is Bixley Lane, 94m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Newby Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5UY

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

105 m²

1130 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 69

Council tax

Band E

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 15 Newby Drive

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

15 Newby Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Rushmere St. Andrew, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP4 5UY). It has a recorded floor area of 105 m² (around 1130 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (May 2024) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Today's modelled estimate of £385,000 sits 62.1% above the 2013 sale of £237,500. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in December 2013.

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

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)

May 2024

EPC Rating

C69

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2024from Jun 2013

EPC improved fromD68toC69

Roof

AverageGood

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

40%70%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Newby Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP4 5UY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Newby 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.

15 Newby Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£385,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£237,500

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 December 2013Most recent
£237,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP4 5UY: £350,000 (2025–2015).

Nearby sales in IP4 5UY

On the street

Versus other Newby Drive homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Newby Drive outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,262

Street avg £2,662

On par

Floor Area

105 m²

Street avg 110 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 4.3 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.

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1 Coronation Road

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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

Bixley Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.8 km

Broke Hall Community Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP4 5UY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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