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43, Chesterton Close

IP2 9UG

IPSWICH

Current

C

73

Potential

B

86

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in IPSWICH, IP2 9UG. The property offers 96mยฒ (1033 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (86/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The property has modern timber frame or system-built walls, which typically offer good insulation properties when properly maintained. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ679, comprising ยฃ505 for heating, ยฃ91 for hot water, and ยฃ83 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2018 for ยฃ184,000.

How Does 43, Chesterton Close Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this IPSWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ679 are approximately ยฃ1121 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 96mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.0 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 property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs IPSWICH

This property73
Average62
+18% better
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vs IP2

This property73
Average64
+14% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ32/year less than the IPSWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(86 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 15 Mar 2018

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Property Information

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Full Address

43, Chesterton Close

IP2 9UG

IPSWICH

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

96.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 86

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

31 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

175 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

15 Mar 2018

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are ยฃ206 below the IPSWICH average, offering good value. The IP2 postcode district contains over 12200 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ184,000

27 July 2018

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ505.0/yr

Save ยฃ40/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ91.0/yr

Save ยฃ32/yr

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Lighting

70.0% low energy

ยฃ83.0/yr

Save ยฃ19/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Timber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good
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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

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 70% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

The Willows Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.2 miles awayโ€ขIP2 9ER

Last inspected: Jan 2020

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Gusford Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขIP2 9LQ

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Chantry Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIP2 9LR

Last inspected: Nov 2018

โœ“Good

St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขIP2 9HN

Last inspected: Feb 2023

โœ“Good

The Oaks Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขIP2 0NR

Last inspected: Sept 2018

โญOutstanding

Sprites Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.7 miles awayโ€ขIP2 0SA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Halifax Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขIP2 8PY

Last inspected: Dec 2019

โœ“Good

Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขIP2 8PL

Last inspected: Mar 2022

โœ“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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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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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Area Safety

Higher Crime189 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

86 incidents (46%)

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Shoplifting

25 incidents (13%)

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Criminal damage

17 incidents (9%)

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Anti-social behaviour

16 incidents (8%)

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Public order

12 incidents (6%)

About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.

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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.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

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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