What kind of home is 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW is an end-of-terrace house.

What is the EPC rating for 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

The current EPC rating for 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW is C with a score of 77 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has dropped from a B recorded in May 2015. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (549 sq ft). That makes it about 23% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP7 5SW. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW use?

The latest EPC at 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW in?

8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW sits in Hadleigh, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP7 postcode district.

What is crime like near 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

Police records around 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW show an average of 53 reported crimes per month over the last 13 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 53% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (16% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

The closest primary school to 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh (116m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Hadleigh High School (270m).

How well connected is 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW?

The closest bus stop to 8 Alabaster Close, IP7 5SW is Bourchier Close, 140m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Alabaster Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5SW

Property type

End terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

51 m²

549 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 77

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 8 Alabaster Close

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

8 Alabaster Close is an end-of-terrace house in Hadleigh, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 5SW). It has a recorded floor area of 51 m² (around 549 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (May 2015); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 51 m² it's 19.7% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (64 m² median across 28 EPCs).

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C77

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jul 2026from May 2015

EPC improved fromB84toC77

Low Energy Lighting

0%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Alabaster Close, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Alabaster Close 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.

8 Alabaster Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP7 5SW: £200,000 (2026–2017).

Nearby sales in IP7 5SW

On the street

Versus other Alabaster Close homes

Four headline reads against 28 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 8 Alabaster Close lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

77 (C)

Street avg 73 (C)

Strongly above

Floor Area

51 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.7 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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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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£201k

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1 Charles Court, Calais Street, Hadleigh

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1 Brett Green, Layham

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1 Cranworth Road, Hadleigh

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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

53/mo

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bourchier Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 5SW from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP7 5SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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