248 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8LE is a freehold terraced property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 797 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,834 , which equates to approximately £256 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jan 2021 for £181,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,834, representing a 12.6% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,834 is:

  • 0.3% higher than the average property price on Wherstead Road
  • 3.1% lower than the average in the IP2 8LE postcode area
  • and 25.9% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 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 7 June 2020, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
797 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£203,834
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£256
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

248 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8LE has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Jun 2020.

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 27 May 2020. The rating of D is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 6.8%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 250 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (very good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 80% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP2 8LE

5 th / 25
Price Rank
3% lower than average
18 th / 20
Size Rank
10% smaller than average
3 rd / 20
Price Per Sq FT Rank
8% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP2 8LE , this house's estimated value ranks 5th out of 25. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 20 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 18th out of 20 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,834
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
13 Jan 2021
£181,000
Leasehold
+44.8 %
5 Jan 2015
£125,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
7 Jul 2009
£115,000
Leasehold
-16.4 %
4 Aug 2006
£137,500
Leasehold
+175 %
28 May 1999
£49,995
Leasehold
+51.5 %
21 Mar 1997
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 904 sq ft
sale price: £131,500
sale date: 12 Feb 2007
rooms: 5
size: 818 sq ft
sale price: £47,000
sale date: 24 Sep 1999
rooms: 5
size: 893 sq ft
sale price: £175,000
sale date: 9 Sep 2025
rooms: 4
size: 786 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 11 Jul 2025
rooms: 4
size: 883 sq ft
sale price: £205,000
sale date: 21 Jan 2025

Data Sources

The property at 248 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8LE appears six times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jan 2021. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Jun 2020. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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