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42, Burrell Road

IP2 8AB

IPSWICH

Current

D

62

Potential

D

63

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached flat is located in IPSWICH, IP2 8AB. The property offers 39.23m² (422 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a characterful interwar or early 20th century home. With an EPC rating of D (62/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. The property benefits from a highly efficient gas central heating system, likely a modern condensing boiler achieving 90%+ efficiency. The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £468, comprising £386 for heating, £53 for hot water, and £29 for lighting. The property produces 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in May 2025 for £90,000, with 5 recorded sales in our database. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.

How Does 42, Burrell Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 62/100, this IPSWICH property is around the national average for UK homes. Annual energy costs of £468 are approximately £1332 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. With 39.23m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.8 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the IP2 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property62
Average60
+3% better
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vs IPSWICH

This property62
Average62
At average
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vs IP2

This property62
Average64
-3% below

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 62/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 55% nationally

Energy Costs: £243/year less than the IPSWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
C69-80
D55-68
Current
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

D(62 points)

Potential Rating

D(63 points)

Based on assessment dated 23 Jul 2009

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Property Information

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Full Address

42, Burrell Road

IP2 8AB

IPSWICH

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Property Type

Flat

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1900-1929

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Floor Area

39.23

2.0 total rooms

2.0 heated

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Tenure

rental (private)

Efficiency Score

62 / 100

Potential: 63

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CO₂ Emissions

2.8 tonnes/year

70 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

420 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

23 Jul 2009

rental (private)

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About IPSWICH

IPSWICH is situated in Suffolk, East of England. Properties in IPSWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are £325 below the IPSWICH average, offering good value. The IP2 postcode district contains over 12200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£90,000

23 May 2025

Type: Flat

£125,000(-58.1%)

vs previous sale

£215,000

15 August 2022

Type: Flat

+£65,000(+43.3%)

vs previous sale

£150,000

17 May 2019

Type: Flat

+£63,000(+72.4%)

vs previous sale

£87,000

9 January 2019

Type: Flat

+£2,000(+2.4%)

vs previous sale

£85,000

5 August 2016

Type: Flat

Market Insights: This property has sold 5 times since 2015. Value has increased by 5.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£386.0/yr

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Hot Water

£53.0/yr

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Lighting

33.0% low energy

£29.0/yr

Save £11/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor
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Roof

(another dwelling above)

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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Very Good

Main Fuel

mains gas - this is for backwards compatibility only and should not be used

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Hillside Primary School

Primary
📍0.3 miles awayIP2 8NU

Last inspected: Oct 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Secondary
📍0.5 miles awayIP2 8PL

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayIP1 2AX

Last inspected: Oct 2023

Good

Halifax Primary School

Primary
📍0.6 miles awayIP2 8PY

Last inspected: Dec 2019

Good

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayIP4 2BT

Last inspected: Nov 2018

Good

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayIP2 9HN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

St Helen's Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayIP4 2LT

Last inspected: Jul 2023

Good

Ranelagh Primary School

Primary
📍0.8 miles awayIP2 0AN

Last inspected: May 2022

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

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Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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