280 Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9JB is a leasehold flat built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 495 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor of a 1-storey building. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £47,850 , which equates to approximately £97 per square foot. It was last sold on 26 Nov 2007 for £43,500. Since then, the value has increased by £4,350, representing a 10.0% increase, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £47,850 is:

  • 74.1% lower than the average property price on Birkfield Drive
  • 29.3% lower than the average in the IP2 9JB postcode area
  • and 81.7% 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 27 March 2026, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
495 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor of 1
Price (estimate)
£47,850
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£97
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

280 Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9JB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 27 Mar 2026.

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 13 Aug 2009. The rating of C remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 1.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched to (another dwelling above), changing energy efficiency from very good to n/a.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to below average lighting efficiency, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Poor
Lighting
Below average lighting efficiency
Average

Sale History

Today
£47,850
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+10 %
26 Nov 2007
£43,500
Leasehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Very low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
No mapped risk

* Results are based on Environment Agency flood risk mapping for the property UPRN where available. They are indicative and should not be treated as a site-specific flood survey.

Flood risk from rivers and the sea

This property has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.

River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.

Flood risk from surface water

This property has very low surface water flood risk.

Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.

Flood depth indicators

Rivers and Sea
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk
Surface Water
  • 0.2m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.3m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.6m depth No mapped risk
  • 0.9m depth No mapped risk
  • 1.2m depth No mapped risk

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 495 sq ft
sale price: £59,995
sale date: 28 Oct 2005

Data Sources

The property at 280 Birkfield Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9JB appears once in HM Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 26 Nov 2007. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 27 Mar 2026. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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