542 Spring Road, Ipswich, IP4 5LZ is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1900-1929. The property offers approximately 743 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £151,595 , which equates to approximately £204 per square foot. It was last sold on 2 Oct 2009 for £80,000. Since then, the value has increased by £71,595, representing a 89.5% increase, or approximately 5.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £151,595 is:

  • 27.8% lower than the average property price on Spring Road
  • 23.4% lower than the average in the IP4 5LZ postcode area
  • and 44.9% lower 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 1 June 2018, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Terraced House
Built
1900-1929
Interior Size
743 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£151,595
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£204
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

542 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5LZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 1 Jun 2018.

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 17 Jun 2009, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 360%.

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 very poor to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from gas multipoint to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from average to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, no insulation (assumed) to pitched, 100 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from very poor to average.
  • The windows were upgraded from single glazed to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 25% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from average to poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 13% of fixed outlets
Poor

Compared to IP4 5LZ

25 th / 26
Price Rank
23% lower than average
13 th / 21
Size Rank
6% smaller than average
21 st / 21
Price Per Sq FT Rank
19% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP4 5LZ , this house's estimated value ranks 25th out of 26. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 21th out of 21 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 13th out of 21 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£151,595
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+89 %
2 Oct 2009
£80,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 829 sq ft
sale price: £280,000
sale date: 20 Aug 2025
rooms: 5
size: 732 sq ft
sale price: £150,000
sale date: 3 Jun 2025
rooms: 6
size: 807 sq ft
sale price: £250,000
sale date: 31 May 2024
rooms: 5
size: 764 sq ft
sale price: £200,000
sale date: 23 Nov 2023
rooms: 5
size: 743 sq ft
sale price: £171,000
sale date: 24 Mar 2023

Data Sources

The property at 542 Spring Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5LZ appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 2 Oct 2009. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 1 Jun 2018. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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