17 Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3ST is a freehold detached property built between 1983-1990. The property offers approximately 1,625 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have five bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £579,935 , which equates to approximately £357 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Jun 2016 for £425,000. Since then, the value has increased by £154,935, representing a 36.5% increase, or approximately 3.8% per year.

The current estimated value of £579,935 is:

  • 3.7% higher than the average property price on Forest Lane
  • 3.3% higher than the average in the IP5 3ST postcode area
  • and 102.4% higher than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (4 out of 4 inspections). 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 February 2016, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
1983-1990
Interior Size
1625 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£579,935
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£357
Bedroom Count (estimate)
5 bedrooms

EPC Summary

17 Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal, Suffolk, IP5 3ST has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 11 Feb 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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 6 Nov 2014. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 12.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 50 mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 16% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP5 3ST

14 th / 27
Price Rank
3% higher than average
10 th / 17
Size Rank
8% bigger than average
8 th / 17
Price Per Sq FT Rank
5% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP5 3ST , this house's estimated value ranks 14th out of 27. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 8th out of 17 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 17 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£579,935
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+36 %
10 Jun 2016
£425,000
Leasehold
+219.5 %
14 May 1999
£133,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 7
size: 1658 sq ft
sale price: £650,000
sale date: 6 Jan 2023
rooms: 7
size: 1798 sq ft
sale price: £515,000
sale date: 8 Jan 2021
rooms: 7
size: 1496 sq ft
sale price: £465,000
sale date: 2 May 2019
rooms: 6
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £330,000
sale date: 19 Dec 2012
rooms: 7
size: 1448 sq ft
sale price: £363,000
sale date: 27 Jan 2010

Data Sources

The property at 17 Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 3ST appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 10 Jun 2016. It also has four Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 11 Feb 2016. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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