Skip to content
UK Property Looker

Hillcrest, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NF

5 planning records

Estimated value

£490,000

  • Since the 2009 sale (£337,500)+45%
  • Against IP7 7NF's recent median (£335,000)+46%

Newest record on this page: April 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

Learn about this valuation
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
3
Floor area
110 m²
1183 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 67
Council tax
Band D
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Get directions (opens in a new tab)
Valuation

About this valuation

How the figure is worked out and what it's based on. If you know this home, you can tell other visitors what you think it's worth.

Our estimate

£490,000

  • Against its 2009 sale (£337,500)+45%
  • Against IP7 7NF's recent median (£335,000)+46%

Your note and figure are shown publicly on this page.

How the estimate is made

The estimate for Hillcrest is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in IP7 7NF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

  • Floor area

    110 m² from the EPC lodged in March 2009

  • Sales of this home

    2 sales recorded, the latest in 2009

  • Recent sales in IP7 7NF

    5 sales, median £335,000 (2025–2021)

This page or the full report?

DataThis pageFull report
SalesLatest sale shown: April 2025Latest available records, read when you order
ValuationEstimate from the last refreshAnalysed against comparable sales
Planning1 of 5 applicationsFull history, plus nearby schemes
Flood riskNot shownIncluded
Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.

Sales timeline

  1. 29 April 2009Most recent

    £337,500

    +43.6%over 6 years

  2. 3 January 2003

    £235,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP7 7NF: £335,000 (2025–2021).

Risks

What this page doesn't show

Nothing is flagged from the data on this page, but these checks are only run in the report. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.
  • Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
  • Subsidence and ground-stability signalsIn report
  • Refusals, enforcement and big schemes nearbyIn report

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Overview

About Hillcrest

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

Hillcrest is a three-bedroom detached house in Hitcham, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 7NF). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1183 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (March 2009) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from March 2009, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include attached land beyond the plot. Records show the property has been extended at some point in its history.

Untraded for 17 years, with the last transfer in April 2009. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. 5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension and a porch, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2003–2009, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £490,000 is 45.2% above the 2009 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£285/sq ft) was about 54.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 110 m² it's 18% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (134 m² median across 25 EPCs).

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

  • Bedrooms3

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDetached
  • LandYes

Building

  • Previously extendedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Hillcrest

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Hillcrest's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 16 Mar 2019

Current Certificate
Mar 2009

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D67
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 16 March 2019

New assessment needed to sell or let
Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hillcrest, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Hillcrest has been through 4 approved planning applications — a well-evolved property.

5 applications on record at Hillcrest, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NF

5decisions2extensions30documents
  1. Apr 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey · Rear of property

    Erection of single-storey rear extension and detached double garage.

    Reference
    B//03/00292
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. New BuildDecision
  4. FullDecision

+ 2 more applications in the report

Unlock Hillcrest, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NF's full planning history

You're seeing the shape of it. The report has the substance.

  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
  • All 5 applications on this property in full
  • The 30 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
£14.99one-off · instant

One time fee only - money back guarantee

On the street

Versus other The Causeway homes

Four headline reads against 25 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On years held, Hillcrest stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£3,072

Street avg £2,723

On par

Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 133 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Above
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

0.0 km

Squirrels Depot — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Bildeston Primary School. 1 school nearby.

Nearest schools

  • Bildeston Primary SchoolPrimary2.4km

Nearest stops

  • Squirrels DepotBus stop30m
  • White HorseBus stop380m
  • Causeway EstateBus stop572m
  • Hill FarmBus stop931m

Most reported crime locally

  • Violence & Sexual Offences366 reports53%
  • Criminal Damage & Arson61 reports9%
  • Other Theft57 reports8%
  • Public Order52 reports8%

Go deeper on the local area

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 7NF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP7 7NF

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP7 7NF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.4dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached BungalowEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £1,020 · Includes VAT

Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£434k

1 Brick Kiln Cottages, Great Bricett

IP7 7DG

3 bed
£368k

1 Church Road, Bildeston

IP7 7SA

3 bed
£355k

1 Browns Close, Hitcham

IP7 7NP

3 bed1 bath
£284k

1 Brooksfield, Bildeston

IP7 7EH

3 bed2 bath
£283k

1 Crowcroft Glebe, Nedging Tye

IP7 7LH

3 bed
£416k

1 Blenheim Meadow, Nedging Tye

IP7 7GA

2 bed1 bath
£392k

1 Church Road, Milden

IP7 7AH

4 bed3 bath
£364k

1 Crowcroft Road, Nedging Tye

IP7 7HR

2 bed1 bath

Property research, connected

Get up to date data on unlimited properties per month

Explore sale histories, valuations, energy ratings and local areas. Ask the assistant to connect the details and take your research further.

Start your research
Method

How to read this page

Where every figure above comes from, how current it is and what it can't tell you.
Valuation method in detail
How the estimate is made
The estimate for Hillcrest is modelled from its 110 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in IP7 7NF. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from
Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for Hillcrest. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC
Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for Hillcrest was lodged in March 2009 at band D and expired in March 2019, so a new one is needed to sell or let. Floor area, heating and insulation details on this page come from it.
Planning records
Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 5 applications are matched to Hillcrest. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures
Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 13 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 12 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP7 7NF, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band
Hillcrest is in council tax band D. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Hillcrest, The Causeway, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NF. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.

Know this home? Think our valuation is wrong?

Leave a note for other visitors about work done or anything the records miss, and say what you think it's worth. It takes about two minutes.

Keep exploring