The Bungalow, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG
About The Bungalow
The Bungalow is a four-bedroom detached house in Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 7JG). It has a recorded floor area of 92 m² (around 990 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2016) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in May 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.
Across 2007–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 0.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £458,000 sits 52.7% above the 2015 sale of £300,000. At 92 m² it sits well below the postcode median (155 m² across 8 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 3 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 11 years since the last transfer (October 2015).
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms1
Outside
- GarageYes
- LandYes
Building
- Heating systemOil
- RefurbishedYes
- Extension potentialPossible
Energy performance
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 13 Apr 2026
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water system upgraded
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
3 applications on record at The Bungalow, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG
- Feb 2007ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Erection of extensions and alterations (including increase in ridge height) to form 1½ storey dwelling.
- Reference
- B/06/02111
- More recent applications — locked
- FullApr 2019Decision
- Demolition And RebuildDec 2013Decision
Unlock The Bungalow, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG's full planning history
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Sales history & valuation
£458,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 0.9% per year over 8 years.
£300,000
Growth on file: 0.9% per year over 8 years.
Sales timeline
27 October 2015Most recent
£300,000
+7.9%over 8 years24 July 2007
£278,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP7 7JG: £460,000 (2017–2013).
Nearby sales in IP7 7JG
Spring Cottage, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG
Sold Feb 2017
£560,0001 Fen View, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG
Sold Apr 2016
£450,000Fen Cottage, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG
Sold Mar 2016
£495,000Eleigh Lodge, Brent Eleigh Road, Monks Eleigh, Ipswich, IP7 7JG
Sold Aug 2014
£435,000
Versus other Brent Eleigh Road homes
On floor area, The Bungalow runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£3,261
Street avg £3,371
Floor Area
92 m²
Street avg 156 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 8 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
3.1 t/year
Street avg 6.0 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.3 km
Church Field — bus stop.
Go deeper on the local area
A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
45.6dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
37.9dB







