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Flat 8, 42 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1DR

UPRN:10035058866Flat/Maisonette1 bedsBuilt 2007-2011
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band AEPC: C (70)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-09T04:00:05.188743+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:24:12.299714+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-10T17:26:57.027688+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)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 2d 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· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-13T14:08:08.536894+00:00)
Flat 8, 42 Upper Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1DR

HP Score

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

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£107,000
£85k - £128kLow
Estimate
£107k
Range
£85k – £128k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£600
£550 - £650
Monthly
£600
Yield
6.73%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

Flat 8 earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 57/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is elevated. Walkability is excellent (99/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. 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
HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
57/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
100/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 69Bike 80
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£107,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£600
Gross Yield6.73%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.8%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£100,000 (2022-01-28)

Risk Overview

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

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0IP4 1DR
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/00835/FUL
    Erection of fencing and vehicular / pedestrian gates and associated posts including intercom system to the rear of 10 and 12 Museum Street from Chapman Lane and modifications to existing kerb.
    Pending
  • 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

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership63.3%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining109 yrs
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change2022-01-28
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

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

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density-
Owner Occupied17%
Age Distribution
0-15 14%16-64 77%65+ 9%

Schools Nearby

  • St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich
    0.3 mi
    GoodImproving
  • St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
    0.3 mi
    Good
  • Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office
    0.4 mi
    -
  • Suffolk New College
    0.5 mi
    -

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

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