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245 Rushmere Road, Ipswich, IP4 3LU

UPRN:100091070255Detached House5 bedsBuilt 1950-1966
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band GEPC: D (56)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:51:16.434689+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 (2026-10-06T08:24:30.427161+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
245 Rushmere Road, Ipswich, IP4 3LU

HP Score

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

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£846,000
£803k - £888kHigh
Estimate
£846k
Range
£803k – £888k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£4,000
£4k - £4k
Monthly
£4,000
Yield
5.67%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

245 Rushmere Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 77/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is very low. Walkability is limited (59/100). 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 covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
77/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
11/ 100
Low
Walkability
59/ 100
Moderate
Transit & Bike
Transit 23Bike 63
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£846,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£4,000
Gross Yield5.67%
1y Growth+3.2%
3y Growth+0.8%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£815,000 (2024-12-20)

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceModerate
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0IP4 3LU
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00813/FUL
    Erection of detached garage and single-storey rear extension to existing garage.
    Pending
  • 26/00786/TALF
    Works to tree protected by TPO 11 of 1987: T1 (Sycamore) - fell.
    Pending
  • 26/00768/DEM
    Application to determine if prior approval is required for proposed Demolition of Buildings (Hunnitots Day Care Nursery, which comprises 2no. single-storey pre-fabricated buildings).
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.4%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2024-12-20
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density2,263 /km²
Owner Occupied89%
Age Distribution
0-15 16%16-64 55%65+ 29%

Schools Nearby

  • St Alban's Catholic High School
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • St Christopher's Academy
    0.5 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Rushmere Hall Primary School
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving
  • St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
    0.7 mi
    GoodImproving

4 of 12 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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