26 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £162,535 , which equates to approximately £275 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2004 for £111,995. Since then, the value has increased by £50,540, representing a 45.1% increase, or approximately 2.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £162,535 is:

  • 0.5% lower than the average property price on Firmin Close
  • 10.5% higher than the average in the IP1 2BF postcode area
  • and 43.3% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 6 February 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£162,535
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£275
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

26 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 6 Feb 2024.

This property uses a gas boiler with underfloor heating as its main heating source. It is connected to mains gas. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 22 Feb 2011, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 6%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, mains gas to boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, insulated (assumed) to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, changing energy efficiency from very good to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 10% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP1 2BF

41 st / 47
Price Rank
11% higher than average
20 th / 46
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
38 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
15% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP1 2BF , this flat's estimated value ranks 41th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 38th out of 46 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 20th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£162,535
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+45 %
30 Sep 2004
£111,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 14 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 26 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2004. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 6 Feb 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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