Harvest Cottage Upper Street, Layham, Ipswich, IP7 5JZ is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 786 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £361,416 , which equates to approximately £460 per square foot. It was last sold on 16 May 2002 for £122,000. Since then, the value has increased by £239,416, representing a 196.2% increase, or approximately 8.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £361,416 is:

  • 11.5% lower than the average property price on Orchard Cottages
  • 39.7% lower than the average in the IP7 5JZ postcode area
  • and 31.4% 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 13 June 2024, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
786 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£361,416
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£460
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Harvest Cottage Upper Street, Layham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 5JZ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D, based on the latest assessment carried out on 13 Jun 2024.

This property uses an oil-fired boiler with radiators as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 20 Nov 2013, when the property was rated C. The current rating of D reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 16.4%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from good to average, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, oil).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from average to poor.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 200 mm loft insulation to pitched, insulated at rafters, changing energy efficiency from good to poor.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from solid brick, with external insulation to solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed), changing energy efficiency from good to very poor.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Poor
Roof
Pitched, insulated at rafters
Poor
Walls
Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP7 5JZ

24 th / 30
Price Rank
40% lower than average
16 th / 19
Size Rank
52% smaller than average
5 th / 19
Price Per Sq FT Rank
24% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP7 5JZ , this house's estimated value ranks 24th out of 30. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 5th out of 19 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 16th out of 19 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£361,416
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+196 %
16 May 2002
£122,000
Leasehold
+62.7 %
30 Jun 2000
£75,000
Leasehold
+49.3 %
15 Sep 1998
£50,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

Holly Cottage Upper Street, Layham, Ipswich, IP7 5JZ
rooms: 3
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £325,000
sale date: 13 Oct 2022
Gable End Upper Street, Layham, Ipswich, IP7 5JZ
rooms: 4
size: 775 sq ft
sale price: £113,000
sale date: 3 Apr 2002

Data Sources

The property at Harvest Cottage Upper Street, Layham, Ipswich, IP7 5JZ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 16 May 2002. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 13 Jun 2024. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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