5 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 581 square feet of living space. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £122,470 , which equates to approximately £211 per square foot. It was last sold on 13 Jun 2022 for £125,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £2,530, representing a 2.0% decrease, or approximately 0.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £122,470 is:

  • 25.0% lower than the average property price on Firmin Close
  • 16.7% lower than the average in the IP1 2BF postcode area
  • and 57.3% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 March 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in IP1 2BF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Price (estimate)
£122,470
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£211
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

5 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2021.

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 11 May 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 12%.

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 lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP1 2BF

22 nd / 47
Price Rank
17% lower than average
33 rd / 46
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
15 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP1 2BF , this flat's estimated value ranks 22th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 15th out of 46 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 33th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£122,470
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-2 %
13 Jun 2022
£125,000
Leasehold
+8.7 %
18 Mar 2005
£114,995
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 603 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 14 May 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £110,000
sale date: 14 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 5 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 13 Jun 2022. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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