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2 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1JF

UPRN:10003876375Purpose Built Flat2 bedsBuilt 2003-2006
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (68)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:40:26.026034+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refresh
2 Ip Central, 129 Star Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1JF

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
7 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
20 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£98,000
£93k - £103kHigh
Estimate
£98k
Range
£93k – £103k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£450
£450 - £500
Monthly
£450
Yield
5.51%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

2 Ip Central earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 56/100. Investment score 54/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (97/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)HM Land Registry sales matched to addressDefra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
56/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
54/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
96/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
97/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 46Bike 80
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£98,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£450
Gross Yield5.51%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.8%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£150,000 (2003-08-06)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0IP4 1JF
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00828/CON
    Discharge of Condition 5 (window, rooflight, bathroom vents and bin area ventilation details), 6 (noise assessment and mitigation measure), 10 (Construction Management Strategy) of application 25/00677/FUL: Creation of 9 residential flats in first floor of existing building with openings into the existing external walls and roof made to facilitate the installation of new windows, balconies, skylights and smoke vents.
    Pending
  • 26/00812/FUL
    Replacement of existing windows at first- and second-floor level of flat with uPVC fire escape windows.
    Pending
  • 26/00809/FUL
    Retention of single-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension and front porch as built (variation from that approved under planning permission IP/24/00012/FUL), single-storey side lean-to (south side), extended timber store and poultry house (north side), and replacement roof covering in artificial slate (retrospective application).
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining999+ yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeLeasehold
  • Last Ownership Change2003-08-06
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
9 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density4,209 /km²
Owner Occupied18%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 76%65+ 7%

Schools Nearby

  • Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
    0.2 mi
    -
  • Suffolk New College
    0.2 mi
    -
  • University of Suffolk
    0.2 mi
    -
  • St Helen's Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Good

1 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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