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4 Alston Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EU

UPRN:100091035432Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt before 1900
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: D (65)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:01:52.703411+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-10T15:52:34.538388+00:00)EPC· 5mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refreshCouncil Tax· 5mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
4 Alston Road, Ipswich, IP3 8EU

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
3 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£275,000
£261k - £289kHigh
Estimate
£275k
Range
£261k – £289k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
5.67%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

4 Alston Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 79/100. Investment score 62/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (78/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsMarket 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 Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
79/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
62/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
16/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
78/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 31Bike 83
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£275,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield5.67%
1y Growth-
3y Growth-1.4%
5y Growth+0.9%
10y Growth+3.2%
Last Sold Price£222,000 (2018-11-09)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0IP3 8EU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00826/CALF
    Works to trees: T2 Oak tree - crown lift of 5m and reduction to laterals by 3m; T6 Oak tree - 5m crown lift and reduction to the east side laterals by 3m; T5 Yew tree - Removal; G1 small diseased and dying Ash, Sycamore, Elm - Removal.
    Pending
  • 26/00805/TALF
    Works to tree protected by TPO 4 of 1993: Pollard tree to 6m above ground level.
    Pending
  • 26/00803/FUL
    Erection of two-storey office/staff training building and alterations to car park.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership70.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2018-11-09
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density6,951 /km²
Owner Occupied63%
Age Distribution
0-15 19%16-64 70%65+ 11%
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Schools Nearby

  • Rose Hill Primary
    0.3 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Clifford Community Primary School & Nursery
    0.4 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Cliff Lane Primary School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • University of Suffolk
    0.5 mi
    -

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

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