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About Woodlands
A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.
Woodlands is a semi-detached house in Ipswich (IP8 3RR). It has a recorded floor area of 49 m² (around 527 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on electricity. At 49 m² this is the 4th smallest of 10 units on EPC record in Woodlands, where floor areas span 41–54 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C across 10 units on file.
It hasn't traded since December 2009, a hold of 16 years that's notably long for the area. That sale fell during the post-crash dip, which often skews comparisons against later neighbouring sales. Sale prices here have lagged Ipswich HPI: -1.2% per year against 0% for the wider region. Today's modelled estimate of £115,000 is 45.6% above the 2009 sale price. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.
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)
Sept 2021
EPC Rating
A
B
C
D
D60
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
3.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied
Planning history
Applications and permits filed against Woodlands, Flat 2, Acer Grove, Ipswich, IP8 3RR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.
Planning history at Woodlands is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.
- Nov 2006Tree WorksTreesPermission not required
Felling of 1 no. Alder Tree and 1 no. Willow Tree and removal of Ivy from 1 no. Alder Tree.
Sales history & valuation
Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.
The latest sale fell during the post-2008 dip, often a low-water mark in price comparisons.
Current estimate
See how we calculated this£115,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -1.2% per year over 6 years.
Last sold (2009)
£79,000
Growth on file: -1.2% per year over 6 years.
Sales timeline
Versus other Acer Grove homes
Four headline reads against 10 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.
Years Held for Woodlands runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,612
Street avg £2,089
Floor Area
49 m²
Street avg 49 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
Similar properties nearby
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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.
Crime
1/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Sycamore Close — bus stop.
Road noise across the postcode
Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP8 3RR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
56.3dB
Everything within walking distance
Schools, transport stops and scenic spots near this property — 43 points of interest in total.
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