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56 Waterloo Road, Ipswich, IP1 4EA

UPRN:100091077377End Terrace House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: E (54)
Data freshness:Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:17:37.488149+00:00)EPC· 4mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-01T02:04:50.057738+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
56 Waterloo Road, Ipswich, IP1 4EA

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£290,000
£275k - £304kHigh
Estimate
£290k
Range
£275k – £304k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,550
£1k - £2k
Monthly
£1,550
Yield
6.41%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

56 Waterloo Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 61/100. Investment score 56/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (87/100). 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 leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
61/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
56/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
82/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
87/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 19Bike 80
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£290,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,550
Gross Yield6.41%
1y Growth-10.6%
3y Growth-2.2%
5y Growth+0.9%
10y Growth+3.5%
Last Sold Price£233,000 (2020-02-17)
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Risk Overview

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

Recent Apps
0IP1 4EA
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 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
  • 26/00806/CALF
    Works to trees: T001 Cherry Tree - reduce the crown to the previous reduction points; T002 Prunus Tree - reduce the crown to wall height and prune branches clear of the wall; T003 dead tree - cut to stump level; T004 dead tree - cut to stump level; T005 dead tree - cut to stump level.
    Pending
  • 26/00802/FUL
    Removal of 5no old timber casement windows and aluminium secondary double glazing and replacement with new Double Glazed UPVC sash windows to front elevation.
    Pending
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership65.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change2020-02-17
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

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

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density-
Owner Occupied53%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 71%65+ 8%
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Schools Nearby

  • Springfield Junior School
    0.1 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Springfield Infant School and Nursery
    0.2 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • Handford Hall Primary School
    0.3 mi
    GoodImproving
  • Westbridge Academy
    0.5 mi
    GoodImproving

1 of 10 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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