Flat 6, 8 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS is a leasehold flat built between 2003-2006. The property offers approximately 592 square feet of living space and is situated on the 3rd floor. In this location, apartments of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £107,011 , which equates to approximately £181 per square foot. It was last sold on 1 Mar 2019 for £100,000. Since then, the value has increased by £7,011, representing a 7.0% increase, or approximately 1.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £107,011 is:

  • 34.4% lower than the average property price on Rapier Street
  • 23.1% lower than the average in the IP2 8JS postcode area
  • and 61.1% 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 12 October 2022, 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
592 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
3rd floor
Price (estimate)
£107,011
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£181
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 6, 8 Rapier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 12 Oct 2022.

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 28 Jan 2009. The rating of B is unchanged, though the energy efficiency score decreased by 2.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from poor to very poor, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The lighting was updated from no low energy lighting to low energy lighting in 78% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very 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 78% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP2 8JS

9 th / 49
Price Rank
23% lower than average
25 th / 46
Size Rank
3% smaller than average
11 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
21% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP2 8JS , this flat's estimated value ranks 9th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 11th out of 46 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 25th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£107,011
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+7 %
1 Mar 2019
£100,000
Leasehold
+33.3 %
2 Apr 2009
£75,000
Leasehold
-56 %
1 Jun 2005
£170,500
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 6, 8 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 1 Mar 2019. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 12 Oct 2022. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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