Forge Cottage High Road, Swilland, Ipswich, IP6 9LW is a freehold detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 2,077 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have six bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £580,776 , which equates to approximately £280 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 May 2024 for £558,000. Since then, the value has increased by £22,776, representing a 4.1% increase, or approximately 2.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £580,776 is:

  • 31.1% higher than the average property price on High Road
  • 17.8% higher than the average in the IP6 9LW postcode area
  • and 111.1% higher 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 7 September 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

View sold house prices in IP6 9LW

Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
2077 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£580,776
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£280
Bedroom Count (estimate)
6 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Forge Cottage High Road, Swilland, Ipswich, East Suffolk, Suffolk, IP6 9LW has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of F, based on the latest assessment carried out on 7 Sep 2023.

This property uses an LPG-fired boiler with radiators 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 28 May 2012, when the property was rated G. Since then, the rating has improved to F, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 190.9%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, lpg).
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as from main system.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 7% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in all fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from very poor to very good.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, LPG
Poor
Hot Water
From main system
Poor
Roof
Roof room(s), no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP6 9LW

2 nd / 10
Price Rank
18% higher than average
1 st / 6
Size Rank
79% bigger than average
5 th / 6
Price Per Sq FT Rank
34% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP6 9LW , this house's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 10. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 6 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 1st out of 6 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£580,776
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+4 %
24 May 2024
£558,000
Leasehold
+15.1 %
8 Mar 2021
£485,000
Leasehold
+24.4 %
30 Sep 2013
£390,000
Leasehold
+26.8 %
12 Sep 2003
£307,500
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 8
size: 2357 sq ft
sale price: £565,000
sale date: 17 Nov 2020

Data Sources

The property at Forge Cottage High Road, Swilland, Ipswich, IP6 9LW appears four times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 24 May 2024. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 7 Sep 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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