Hillcrest, Flowton Road, Elmsett, Ipswich, IP7 6PF

Hillcrest is a four-bedroom detached house in Elmsett, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 6PF). It has a recorded floor area of 226 m² (around 2433 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2014) shows a D (score 61), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since January 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on bulk wood pellets. The latest certificate is from June 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include notable views and a conservatory. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

It hasn't traded since April 2009, a hold of 17 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. At 226 m² the property is well over the postcode median (161 m² across 4 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. Today's modelled estimate of £636,000 sits 89.9% above the 2009 sale of £335,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£138/sq ft) was about 16.2% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.