78 Firmin Close, Ipswich, IP1 2BF is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 614 square feet of living space and is situated on the 2nd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £166,057 , which equates to approximately £271 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Feb 2005 for £116,995. Since then, the value has increased by £49,062, representing a 41.9% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £166,057 is:

  • 1.7% higher than the average property price on Firmin Close
  • 12.9% higher than the average in the IP1 2BF postcode area
  • and 42.0% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 May 2022, the property was recorded as rented.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
614 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£166,057
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£271
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

78 Firmin Close, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BF has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 May 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 29 Mar 2012. The rating of C is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 1.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The lighting was changed from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all 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
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP1 2BF

19 th / 47
Price Rank
13% higher than average
10 th / 46
Size Rank
1% smaller than average
42 nd / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
14% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP1 2BF , this flat's estimated value ranks 19th out of 47. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 42th out of 46 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 10th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£166,057
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+42 %
24 Feb 2005
£116,995
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 78 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 14 May 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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