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553 Bramford Road

IP1 5AU

IPSWICH

Current

C

69

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This semi-detached house is located in IPSWICH, IP1 5AU. The property offers 92mยฒ (990 sq ft) of good-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ1123, comprising ยฃ872 for heating, ยฃ134 for hot water, and ยฃ117 for lighting. The property produces 3.4 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in June 2017 for ยฃ165,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 553 Bramford Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this IPSWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ1123 are approximately ยฃ677 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. The 92mยฒ floor area is above the UK average of 87mยฒ. At 3.4 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 IP1 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs IPSWICH

This property69
Average62
+11% better
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vs IP1

This property69
Average60
+15% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: ยฃ412/year more 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(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 7 Mar 2025

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Property Information

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Full Address

553 Bramford Road

IP1 5AU

IPSWICH

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Property Type

House

Semi-Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1983-1990

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Floor Area

92.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 81

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.4 tonnes/year

37 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

210 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

7 Mar 2025

non 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). The IP1 postcode district contains over 15000 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

ยฃ165,000

20 June 2017

Type: Semi-Detached

โ†—+ยฃ37,000(+28.9%)

vs previous sale

ยฃ128,000

15 March 2016

Type: Semi-Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 28.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ872.0/yr

Save ยฃ55/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ134.0/yr

Save ยฃ46/yr

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Lighting

80.0% low energy

ยฃ117.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Average
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Average
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Floor

Suspended, 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 80% of fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Springfield Infant School and Nursery

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.3 miles awayโ€ขIP1 4PP

Last inspected: Sept 2021

โœ“Good

Springfield Junior School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIP1 4DT
?Not yet rated

Westbourne Academy

Secondary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขIP1 5JN

Last inspected: Mar 2019

โœ“Good

Whitehouse Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.5 miles awayโ€ขIP1 5JN
?Not yet rated

Handford Hall Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขIP1 2LQ

Last inspected: Jan 2023

โœ“Good

Ranelagh Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขIP2 0AN

Last inspected: May 2022

โœ“Good

St Pancras Catholic Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.9 miles awayโ€ขIP1 6EF

Last inspected: Sept 2023

โœ“Good

The Beeches Community Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขIP1 6ET

Last inspected: Feb 2018

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

โšก 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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Area Safety

Higher Crime269 incidents/month

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

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

110 incidents (41%)

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Shoplifting

57 incidents (21%)

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Theft

20 incidents (7%)

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Anti-social behaviour

18 incidents (7%)

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Criminal damage

17 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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