56 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 1st floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £164,638 , which equates to approximately £278 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2005 for £115,995. Since then, the value has increased by £48,643, representing a 41.9% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £164,638 is:

  • 0.8% higher than the average property price on Firmin Close
  • 12.0% higher than the average in the IP1 2BF postcode area
  • and 42.5% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 5 December 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in IP1 2BF

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£164,638
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£278
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

56 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 5 Dec 2022.

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 Aug 2009, when the property was rated B. The current rating of C reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 7%.

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 lighting was changed from low energy lighting in all fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets, with no change in efficiency (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
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP1 2BF

26 th / 47
Price Rank
12% higher than average
22 nd / 46
Size Rank
4% smaller than average
28 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
17% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP1 2BF , this flat's estimated value ranks 26th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 28th out of 46 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 22th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£164,638
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
24 Feb 2005
£115,995
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
44 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £109,000
sale date: 1 Sep 2023
48 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £84,000
sale date: 9 Feb 2023
8 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF
rooms: 2
size: 570 sq ft
sale price: £141,000
sale date: 14 Nov 2022

Data Sources

The property at 56 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Feb 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 5 Dec 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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