Flat 2, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 581 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 £161,568 , which equates to approximately £278 per square foot. It was last sold on 9 Dec 2005 for £116,100. Since then, the value has increased by £45,468, representing a 39.2% increase, or approximately 2.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £161,568 is:

  • 1.0% lower than the average property price on Rapier Street
  • 16.1% higher than the average in the IP2 8JS postcode area
  • and 41.3% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 26 March 2024, the property was recorded as rented.

View sold house prices in IP2 8JS

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
2003-2006
Interior Size
581 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£161,568
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£278
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 2, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Mar 2024.

This property uses electric underfloor heating as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 23 Sep 2011. The rating of D remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 6.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from very poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 14% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from poor to very good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Very Poor
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP2 8JS

46 th / 49
Price Rank
16% higher than average
26 th / 46
Size Rank
5% smaller than average
41 st / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
22% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP2 8JS , this flat's estimated value ranks 46th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 41th 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 26th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£161,568
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+39 %
9 Dec 2005
£116,100
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £89,995
sale date: 21 Feb 2025
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £97,000
sale date: 22 Nov 2024
rooms: 3
size: 624 sq ft
sale price: £85,000
sale date: 30 Oct 2024
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £79,995
sale date: 20 Sep 2024
rooms: 3
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £95,000
sale date: 26 Jul 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 2, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8JS appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 9 Dec 2005. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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