3 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NP is a freehold detached property built between 1976-1982. The property offers approximately 861 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £323,823 , which equates to approximately £376 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Aug 2024 for £315,000. Since then, the value has increased by £8,823, representing a 2.8% increase, or approximately 1.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £323,823 is:

  • 5.9% lower than the average property price on Browns Close
  • 4.5% lower than the average in the IP7 7NP postcode area
  • and 23.9% 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 13 February 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in IP7 7NP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1976-1982
Interior Size
861 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£323,823
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£376
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

3 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, Babergh, Suffolk, IP7 7NP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Feb 2024.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators 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 Oct 2008. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 5.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinderstat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 150 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from good to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, filled cavity to cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 60% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (good).
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 58% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP7 7NP

10 th / 11
Price Rank
5% lower than average
6 th / 8
Size Rank
14% smaller than average
6 th / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
11% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£323,823
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
30 Aug 2024
£315,000
Freehold
+147.1 %
27 Feb 2009
£127,500
Freehold

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: 4
size: 872 sq ft
sale price: £362,000
sale date: 31 May 2023
rooms: 4
size: 936 sq ft
sale price: £340,500
sale date: 23 May 2023
rooms: 3
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £262,500
sale date: 27 Sep 2018

Data Sources

The property at 3 Browns Close, Hitcham, Ipswich, IP7 7NP appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Aug 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 13 Feb 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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