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42 Berners Street, Ipswich, IP1 3LU

UPRN:100091037956End Terrace House5 bedsBuilt -
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band EEPC: -
Data freshness:Listing· 2mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-04T04:00:03.549151+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed today (2026-11-10T15:52:34.538388+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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 refresh
42 Berners Street, Ipswich, IP1 3LU

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
today
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
18 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£679,000
£645k - £713kHigh
Estimate
£679k
Range
£645k – £713k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£3,750
£4k - £4k
Monthly
£3,750
Yield
6.63%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

42 Berners Street earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 71/100. Investment score 59/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is excellent (94/100). 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 SourcesPortal 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
71/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
59/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
49/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
94/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 48Bike 78
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£679,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£3,750
Gross Yield6.63%
1y Growth+3.6%
3y Growth-2.2%
5y Growth+0.9%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£500,000 (2014-07-31)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningModerate
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseBelow 40 dB

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
5IP1 3LU
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
  • 26/00819/CALF
    Works to trees: T1 Sweet Chestnut and T2 Sweet Chestnut take down to stump level (fell). T3 Sycamore stem growing towards garage to be removed and the other stem reduced by 3.5 metres. T4 Holm Oak Reduce by 3.5 metres in height. T5 Sycamore Reduce by 3.5 metres and prune in sides by 2.5 metres. T6 Sycamore Reduce by 3.5 metres and prune in sides by 2.5 metres. T7 Leylandii hedge to reduce 1 metre below gutter height of neighbours house. T8 Leylandii to reduce 1 metre below gutter height of neighbours house. T9 Sweet Chestnut remove lowest branches over the lawn and reduce upper side branches over the lawn by 4 metres. T10 Beech reduce all round by 2 metres.
    Pending
  • 26/00812/FUL
    Replacement of existing windows at first- and second-floor level of flat with uPVC fire escape windows.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership64.9%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2014-07-31
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density7,655 /km²
Owner Occupied39%
Age Distribution
0-15 15%16-64 71%65+ 14%

Schools Nearby

  • St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Westbridge Academy
    0.2 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Ipswich School
    0.3 mi
    Inspected by ISI
  • Handford Hall Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving

1 of 8 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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  • 64 Berners Street
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    £325k
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    £254k
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  • 76 Berners Street
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    £325k
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  • 48 Berners Street
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    £450k
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