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5 Birdsfield Cottages, Henley Road, Akenham, Ipswich, IP6 0HG
This 97 square metre property in Akenham, Ipswich, Ipswich carries an energy performance rating of D, in line with typical UK homes. It is heated by electric heating and is currently listed as owner-occupied. Records show the property last changed hands for £132,000 back in 2003.
Property Type
Semi-Detached House
Bedrooms
3
Floor Area
97 m²
Council Tax
Band B
Property Features
Built 1950–1966
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Energy Performance
EPC rating and efficiency details
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Feb 2022
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D65
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.2 t/year
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Feb 2022from Jul 2019
EPC improved fromG18toD65
Heating System
Room HeatersHeat Pump
Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency
Hot Water
ImmersionMain System
Hot water system upgraded
Windows
AverageGood
Window efficiency improved
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
Low Energy Lighting
25%100%
More low energy lighting installed
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Price & History
Transactions and market trends
Estimated value
£279,000
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Transaction history
+294.0%(8y)
£132,000Latest
Dec 2003£33,500
Feb 1996Source: HM Land Registry
House Price Index
Ipswich-2.5%
93.2
Jan 26
UK HPI from HM Land Registry. Baseline: Jan 2015 = 100.
How This Property Compares on Henley Road
See how this property stacks up against others nearby
Comparing to 3 other houses on this street
EPC Rating
Government energy efficiency score (1–100)
65 (D)/57 (D) avg
Less efficientMore efficient
Around average
Floor Area
Total internal floor space
97 m²/148 m² avg
SmallerLarger
Lowest among similar properties
CO₂ Emissions
Annual carbon output from heating, hot water & lighting
3.2 t/year/6.4 t/year avg
Higher emissionsLower emissions
Lower emissions than all similar properties
Habitable Rooms
Living spaces like bedrooms & living rooms
5 rooms/5 rooms avg
FewerMore
More rooms than only 33% of similar properties
Comparisons are based on the most recent EPC data for each property in this postcode. Only similar property types (houses) are compared.
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About Akenham, Ipswich
This property is located in the village of Akenham, part of the IP 6 postal district, and is surrounded by the pastoral landscape typical of Suffolk’s countryside.
Akenham is a village and civil parish in the Mid Suffolk district of Suffolk in the East of England. Located on the north‑western edge of Ipswich, in 2005 it had an estimated population of 60. At the 2011 Census the population remained less than 100 and was included in the civil parish of Whitton. The locality is described as a village, offering a quiet rural setting within close proximity to the larger town of Ipswich.
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Road Noise
Average road noise levels for this postcode
Daytime
07:00 – 23:00
43.0dB
Low
Night-time
23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB
Low55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4Crime Analysis
8 months of data for Ipswich
Total Crimes
15
Monthly Avg
2
Recent Trend
Stable
Most Common
Shoplifting
Crime by Category
Shoplifting6(40%)
Violence & Sexual5(33%)
Other Theft2(13%)
Public Order1(7%)
Criminal Damage & Arson1(7%)
Recent Incidents
Shoplifting
Nov 2025On or near Cedar Walk
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Cedar Walk
Violence & Sexual
Nov 2025On or near Sandy Lane
Shoplifting
Nov 2025On or near Cedar Walk
Shoplifting
Nov 2025On or near Cedar Walk
Public Order
Nov 2025On or near Cedar Walk
Data from Police UK • Updated monthly
Local Amenities
Schools and transport links nearby
Nearby Schools
8 within 3kmP
Castle Hill Infant School
1.7km
20 mins
P
Castle Hill Junior School
1.7km
20 mins
P
Dale Hall Community Primary School
2.0km
24 mins
S
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
1.5km
18 mins
S
Northgate High School
3.0km
36 mins
Transport Links
30 within 3kmDefoe Road
Bus Stop1.0km
13 mins
Chepstow Road
Bus Stop1.2km
15 mins
Lincoln Close
Bus Stop1.3km
16 mins
Mitford Close
Bus Stop1.3km
16 mins
Cockfield Hall Lane
Bus Stop1.4km
16 mins
Entrance2
Rail1.6km
19 mins
School data from Dept. for Education • Transport data from NaPTAN
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Local professionals serving this area
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38 points of interest nearby
Map data from OpenStreetMap • Transport data from NaPTAN • School data from Dept. for Education • Scenic data from Beautifulplaces.ai
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