Flat 4, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 506 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 £113,934 , which equates to approximately £225 per square foot. It was last sold on 31 Jul 2015 for £87,500. Since then, the value has increased by £26,434, representing a 30.2% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £113,934 is:

  • 30.2% lower than the average property price on Rapier Street
  • 18.2% lower than the average in the IP2 8JS postcode area
  • and 58.6% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

At the most recent EPC inspection on 29 March 2023, 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
506 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
1st floor
Price (estimate)
£113,934
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£225
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 4, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 29 Mar 2023.

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 12 Mar 2010, when the property was rated B. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 30.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The hot water energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 30% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from average to good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good

Compared to IP2 8JS

47 th / 49
Price Rank
18% lower than average
39 th / 46
Size Rank
17% smaller than average
34 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
1% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP2 8JS , this flat's estimated value ranks 47th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 34th 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 39th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£113,934
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+30 %
31 Jul 2015
£87,500
Leasehold
+59.1 %
15 Aug 2012
£55,000
Leasehold
-50.3 %
9 Dec 2005
£110,700
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £60,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2025
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £93,500
sale date: 31 Jan 2024
rooms: 3
size: 517 sq ft
sale price: £81,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2021
rooms: 3
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £80,000
sale date: 26 Mar 2021
rooms: 2
size: 463 sq ft
sale price: £69,000
sale date: 18 Mar 2020

Data Sources

The property at Flat 4, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 31 Jul 2015. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 29 Mar 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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