What kind of home is 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP is a 2-bedroom detached house.

What did 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP sell for?

6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP last sold for £262,500 in September 2018, around 8 years ago. Before that, it sold for £66,000 in August 1995, so prices have been rising over 23 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP changed over time?

Across 2 sales between August 1995 and September 2018, 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP rose from £66,000 to £262,500, a change of £196,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 23 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

The current EPC rating for 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in April 2024. It has improved from a E recorded in March 2018. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (861 sq ft), around 40 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 8% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP7 7NP. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP use?

The latest EPC at 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP is in council tax band D.

Which area is 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP in?

6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP sits in Hitcham, Ipswich, Ipswich. It falls within the IP7 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

Police records around 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP 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 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

The closest primary school to 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP is Bildeston Primary School (2.4km).

What transport links are near 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP?

The closest bus stop to 6 Browns Close, IP7 7NP is Squirrels Depot, 160m away. In total there are 12 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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6 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

80 m²

861 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 6 Browns Close

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

6 Browns Close is a two-bedroom detached house in Hitcham, Ipswich, Ipswich (IP7 7NP). It has a recorded floor area of 80 m² (around 861 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2024) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2018 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Average to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil.

Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs). Across 1995–2018, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £317,000 is 20.8% above the 2018 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£305/sq ft) was about 29.6% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold September 2018 for £262,500.

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Apr 2024

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 11 April 2034

7 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2024from Mar 2018

EPC improved fromE46toD58

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

40%83%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

6 Browns Close has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Sale price has grown by over 3x since 1995.

Current estimate

£317,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 23 years.

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Last sold (2018)

£262,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 23 years.

Sales timeline

26 September 2018Most recent
£262,500
+297.7%over 23 years
1 August 1995
£66,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP7 7NP: £340,500 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in IP7 7NP

On the street

Versus other Browns Close homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Browns Close is notably below the street on habitable rooms.

Price per m²

£3,281

Street avg £3,184

On par

Floor Area

80 m²

Street avg 95 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.6 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly 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.

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1 Crowcroft Road, Nedging Tye

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1 Blenheim Meadow, Nedging Tye

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1 Brooksfield, Bildeston

IP7 7EH

3 bed2 bath

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1 Browns Close, Hitcham

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3 bed1 bath

£283k

1 Crowcroft Glebe, Nedging Tye

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3 bed

£368k

1 Church Road, Bildeston

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3 bed

£237k

1 Drury Cottage, Drury Lane, Milden

IP7 7AQ

1 bed1 bath

£434k

1 Brick Kiln Cottages, Great Bricett

IP7 7DG

3 bed

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

0.2 km

Squirrels Depot — bus stop.

Closest school

2.4 km

Bildeston Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP7 7NP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP7 7NP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.6dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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