16 Birchwood Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, IP5 1EB is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 1,076 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £374,174 , which equates to approximately £348 per square foot. It was last sold on 5 May 2016 for £275,000. Since then, the value has increased by £99,174, representing a 36.1% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £374,174 is:

  • 1.8% higher than the average property price on Birchwood Drive
  • 4.0% higher than the average in the IP5 1EB postcode area
  • and 30.6% higher than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 11 July 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
1076 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£374,174
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£348
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

16 Birchwood Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP5 1EB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Jul 2016.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 21 Sep 2015, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 82% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP5 1EB

17 th / 33
Price Rank
4% higher than average
12 th / 24
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
16 th / 24
Price Per Sq FT Rank
2% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP5 1EB , this house's estimated value ranks 17th out of 33. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 16th out of 24 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 12th out of 24 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£374,174
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
5 May 2016
£275,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1055 sq ft
sale price: £315,000
sale date: 21 Jun 2024
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 18 Jun 2024
rooms: 6
size: 1119 sq ft
sale price: £327,000
sale date: 19 Jan 2024
rooms: 5
size: 926 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 5 Aug 2021
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £385,000
sale date: 16 Jun 2021

Data Sources

The property at 16 Birchwood Drive, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP5 1EB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 5 May 2016. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Jul 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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