Flat 8, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS is a leasehold flat built between 1996-2002. The property offers approximately 624 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 £84,546 , which equates to approximately £135 per square foot. It was last sold on 30 Oct 2024 for £85,000. Since then, the value has decreased by £454, representing a 0.5% decrease, or approximately 0.5% per year.

The current estimated value of £84,546 is:

  • 48.2% lower than the average property price on Rapier Street
  • 39.3% lower than the average in the IP2 8JS postcode area
  • and 69.3% lower than the average price for Ipswich as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 28 March 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Flat
Built
1996-2002
Interior Size
624 sq ft
Tenure
Leasehold
Floor level
2nd floor
Price (estimate)
£84,546
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£135
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

Flat 8, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8JS has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of B, based on the latest assessment carried out on 28 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 18 Mar 2019, when the property was rated C. Since then, the rating has improved to B, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 5.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency improving from poor to average, while the heating system type remained the same (electric underfloor heating).
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Electric underfloor heating
Average
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
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 IP2 8JS

17 th / 49
Price Rank
39% lower than average
10 th / 46
Size Rank
2% bigger than average
19 th / 46
Price Per Sq FT Rank
40% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP2 8JS , this flat's estimated value ranks 17th out of 49. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 19th out of 46 properties. In terms of size, this home ranks 10th out of 46 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£84,546
streetscan.co.uk estimate
-1 %
30 Oct 2024
£85,000
Leasehold
-46.9 %
8 Feb 2006
£160,000
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: 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
rooms: 2
size: 592 sq ft
sale price: £88,500
sale date: 5 Mar 2024

Data Sources

The property at Flat 8, 6 Rapier Street, Ipswich, IP2 8JS appears two times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 30 Oct 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 28 Mar 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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