40 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 678 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £113,369 , which equates to approximately £167 per square foot. It was last sold on 19 Oct 2017 for £104,000. Since then, the value has increased by £9,369, representing a 9.0% increase, or approximately 1.1% per year.

The current estimated value of £113,369 is:

  • 30.6% lower than the average property price on Firmin Close
  • 22.9% lower than the average in the IP1 2BF postcode area
  • and 60.4% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in IP1 2BF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
678 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£113,369
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£167
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

40 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Sep 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 6 Oct 2008. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • 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, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (good).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 65% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, insulated (assumed)
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP1 2BF

37 th / 47
Price Rank
23% lower than average
7 th / 46
Size Rank
10% bigger than average
44 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
30% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP1 2BF , this flat's estimated value ranks 37th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 44th 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 7th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£113,369
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+9 %
19 Oct 2017
£104,000
Leasehold
-8.8 %
29 Oct 2004
£113,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

32 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 14 May 2025
52 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2023
48 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
62 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £120,000
sale date: 30 Sep 2022
5 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 581 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 13 Jun 2022

Data Sources

The property at 40 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 19 Oct 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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