What kind of home is 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB is a detached house.

When did 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB last change hands?

15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB last sold for £350,000 in February 2023, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £78,000 in November 2000, so prices have been rising over 22 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

Across 2 sales between November 2000 and February 2023, 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB rose from £78,000 to £350,000, a change of £272,000. That works out to roughly +7% per year compounded over 22 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in June 2023. It has dropped from a B recorded in November 2008 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft). That makes it about 72% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP7 5DB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB use?

The latest EPC at 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB has 2 planning records on file (1 refused), most recent in June 2020. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB in?

15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB sits in Hadleigh, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP7 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

Police records around 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

The closest primary school to 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh (248m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hadleigh High School (624m).

What is the nearest station to 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB?

The closest bus stop to 15 Long Bessels, IP7 5DB is Eight Bells, 95m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Long Bessels, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DB

2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Long Bessels

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

15 Long Bessels is a detached house in Hadleigh, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 5DB). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (June 2023) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (November 2008); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 84), a 2-band jump.

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (64 m² across 17 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Across 2000–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 7% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£296/sq ft) was about 44.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 2 planning records sit against the property, 0 approved, 1 refused. Sold February 2023 for £350,000.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jun 2023

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.1 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2023from Nov 2008

EPC improved fromB83toD68

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

33%73%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Long Bessels, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 15 Long Bessels, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5DB

2decisions8documents1nearby

Flagged:RetrospectiveChange of use

Dec 2009
Change of UseFull
Outcome in report
Change of use from mixed use comprising Class B1 office use (ground-floor) and 1 no. flat (first-floor) to 1 no. dwelling.
Documents
2 docs on file
Reference
B/09/00814
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More recent applications — locked
AmendmentJun 2020Application for Lawful Development Certificate for Existing Use or Operation including those in breach of a planning condition. Town and Country Planning Planning Act 1990. Section 191 as amended by Section 10 of the Planning Compensation Act 1991. Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 -Continued Use of (Class B1) office to Class C3 residential dwelling.Decision

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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.

Price for 15 Long Bessels has grown more than fourfold since the 2000 starting point.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.0% per year over 22 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£350,000

Growth on file: 7.0% per year over 22 years.

Sales timeline

23 February 2023Most recent
£350,000
+348.7%over 22 years
14 November 2000
£78,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP7 5DB: £285,000 (2023–2018).

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Versus other Long Bessels homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Long Bessels is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£3,182

Street avg £2,632

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Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 77 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 t/year

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Area

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Eight Bells — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh. 4 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP7 5DB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP7 5DB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.0dB

Low

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