7, Menai Court Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, IP1 3QB is a leasehold flat built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 527 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 £141,345 , which equates to approximately £268 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 1998 for £33,000. Since then, the value has increased by £108,345, representing a 328.3% increase, or approximately 11.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £141,345 is:

  • 47.4% lower than the average property price on Bowthorpe Close
  • 22.1% higher than the average in the IP1 3QB postcode area
  • and 50.7% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded once as rented and once as owner-occupied, indicating a change in how it was used over time.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 18 August 2021, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
527 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£141,345
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£268
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

7, Menai Court Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QB has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 18 Aug 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 have some secondary glazing.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 2 Aug 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 14.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from average to good, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
Windows
Some secondary glazing
Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 29% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to IP1 3QB

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
22% higher than average
9 th / 10
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
2 nd / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
25% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP1 3QB , this flat's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 2nd out of 10 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 9th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£141,345
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+328 %
28 Apr 1998
£33,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £140,000
sale date: 24 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £127,000
sale date: 17 Feb 2023
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £129,000
sale date: 10 Jun 2022
rooms: 2
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £92,500
sale date: 17 Dec 2021
rooms: 2
size: 549 sq ft
sale price: £115,000
sale date: 25 May 2021

Data Sources

The property at 7, Menai Court Bowthorpe Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 3QB appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 28 Apr 1998. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 18 Aug 2021. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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