496 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8LN is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1930-1949. The property offers approximately 947 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 £268,144 , which equates to approximately £283 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Sep 2025 for £278,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £9,856, representing a 3.5% decrease, or approximately 5.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £268,144 is:

  • 39.4% higher than the average property price on Wherstead Road
  • 17.2% higher than the average in the IP2 8LN postcode area
  • and 2.6% 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 19 September 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
1930-1949
Interior Size
947 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£268,144
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£283
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

496 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8LN has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 19 Sep 2024.

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 the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 19 Sep 2024. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 11.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • 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.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to IP2 8LN

5 th / 26
Price Rank
17% higher than average
11 th / 18
Size Rank
7% smaller than average
2 nd / 18
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Sale History

Today
£268,144
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-4 %
30 Sep 2025
£278,000
Freehold
+608.3 %
27 Sep 1996
£39,250
Freehold

Flood Risk for this Property

Flood risk from rivers and the sea
Very low flood risk
Flood risk from surface water
Low flood risk
Surface water flood hazard
Low

* 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 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: 5
size: 1033 sq ft
sale price: £249,500
sale date: 8 Jul 2022
rooms: 5
size: 958 sq ft
sale price: £191,500
sale date: 7 Nov 2016
rooms: 5
size: 915 sq ft
sale price: £160,000
sale date: 7 Nov 2014
rooms: 5
size: 990 sq ft
sale price: £154,000
sale date: 5 Sep 2014
rooms: 5
size: 861 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 23 Sep 2002

Data Sources

The property at 496 Wherstead Road, Ipswich, IP2 8LN appears two times in HM Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Sep 2025. It also has two Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) records, the earliest dating back to 19 Sep 2024. We use this information to estimate the property's characteristics, flood risk profile and current market value.

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