31 Melbourne Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 936 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 £357,168 , which equates to approximately £381 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Nov 2023 for £348,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,168, representing a 2.6% increase, or approximately 1.2% per year.

The current estimated value of £357,168 is:

  • 1.0% higher than the average property price on Melbourne Road
  • 2.5% higher than the average in the IP4 5PP postcode area
  • and 29.8% 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 9 March 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in IP4 5PP

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
936 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£357,168
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£381
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

31 Melbourne Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 9 Mar 2023.

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 10 Apr 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 118.2%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from room heaters, electric to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from electric instantaneous at point of use to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to good.
  • 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 wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from mostly secondary glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 62% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP4 5PP

21 st / 43
Price Rank
3% higher than average
25 th / 27
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
5 th / 27
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP4 5PP , this house's estimated value ranks 21th out of 43. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 27 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 25th out of 27 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£357,168
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+3 %
2 Nov 2023
£348,000
Leasehold
+103.5 %
12 Jun 2012
£171,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 1012 sq ft
sale price: £317,500
sale date: 1 Mar 2024
rooms: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £335,000
sale date: 1 Jun 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1044 sq ft
sale price: £313,000
sale date: 4 Feb 2022
rooms: 5
size: 1001 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 28 Feb 2020
rooms: 5
size: 969 sq ft
sale price: £292,500
sale date: 21 Aug 2018

Data Sources

The property at 31 Melbourne Road, Ipswich, IP4 5PP appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 2 Nov 2023. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 9 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

This website uses public sector information from:

These datasets are licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by HM Land Registry or DLUHC.


Disclaimer: StreetScan.co.uk makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the information provided on this website is current and accurate; however, no warranties or representations are made as to its completeness or accuracy. StreetScan.co.uk expressly disclaims any and all liability for any loss, damage, or expense arising directly or indirectly from the use of, or reliance upon, such information.