What kind of home is 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH?

15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH last change hands?

15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH last sold for £165,000 in June 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £170,000 in November 2009, so prices have been flat over 5 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2009 and June 2014, 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH fell from £170,000 to £165,000, a change of £5,000. That works out to roughly -0.7% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in June 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH?

15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (570 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 39% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP7 6EH. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH use?

The latest EPC at 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH?

15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH in?

15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH sits in Kersey, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP7 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH?

Police records around 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH 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 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH?

The closest primary school to 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH is Kersey Church of England Primary School (279m), one of 4 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH?

The closest bus stop to 15 Vale Lane, IP7 6EH is Church Corner, 224m away. In total there are 27 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Vale Lane, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6EH

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

53 m²

570 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 15 Vale Lane

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

15 Vale Lane is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Kersey, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 6EH). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in June 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and main heating went from Poor to Average; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and lighting dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 53 m² it sits well below the postcode median (88 m² across 22 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 2009–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -0.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 is 49.7% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£289/sq ft) was about 34.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 12 years since the last transfer (June 2014).

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

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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)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Jun 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD59

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

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Late 20th centuryEnd-Terrace BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Vale Lane, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6EH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Vale Lane has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.7% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£165,000

Growth on file: -0.7% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

5 June 2014Most recent
£165,000
-2.9%over 4 years
20 November 2009
£170,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP7 6EH: £410,000 (2024–2016).

Nearby sales in IP7 6EH

On the street

Versus other Vale Lane homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

15 Vale Lane outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,113

Street avg £2,685

Above

Floor Area

53 m²

Street avg 103 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.0 t/year

Street avg 5.2 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.

£255k

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1 Ann Strutt Close, Hadleigh

IP7 6FG

2 bed1 bath

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1 Castle Lane, Hadleigh

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2 bed

£232k

1 Ancient Houses, The Street, Kersey

IP7 6EA

1 bed1 bath

£278k

1 Cardman Drive, Hadleigh

IP7 6DH

3 bed2 bath

£324k

1 Alderman Walk, Hadleigh

IP7 6DG

3 bed2 bath

£324k

1 Canada Cottages, Lindsey

IP7 6PW

3 bed1 bath

£392k

1 Brett Avenue, Hadleigh

IP7 6AH

3 bed1 bath

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

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

0.2 km

Church Corner — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

Kersey Church of England Primary School. 4 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 IP7 6EH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP7 6EH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.7dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 15 Vale Lane, Kersey, Ipswich, IP7 6EH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.