502 Focus Apartments, 45 Carr Street, Ipswich, IP4 1HD
UPRN:10090540912Flat/Maisonette2 bedsBuilt 1976-1982
LeaseholdCouncil Tax: Band BEPC: C (74)
Data freshness:Listing· 1mo agoListing: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-09-28T04:00:02.299619+00:00)Price Paid· freshPrice Paid: fresh, refreshed 6d ago (2026-11-01T09:10:15.027652+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T09:40:26.026034+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
HP Score
59
/ 100
Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
- Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.
Mixed signals - investigate
Evidence
20 of 21 sourcesSale Estimate
£128,000
£115k - £141kMedium
Estimate
£128k
Range
£115k – £141k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£600
£550 - £650
Monthly
£600
Yield
5.62%
Verdict
Derived from HomePortfolio scores
502 Focus Apartments earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 59/100. Investment score 61/100 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. Tenure is leasehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.
Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket 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
59
HP Score
59/ 100
Mixed
61
Investment Score
61/ 100
Moderate
96
Crime Score
96/ 100
Elevated
99
Walkability
99/ 100
Excellent
Transit & Bike
Transit 69Bike 81
Walk Score, out of 100
Valuation & Market
Sale Estimate£128,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£600
Gross Yield5.62%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.8%
5y Growth+1.6%
10y Growth+3.8%
Last Sold Price£124,000 (2016-03-09)
Risk Overview
- Flood RiskUnknown
- SubsidenceSignificant
- RadonLow
- MiningModerate
- LandslideLow
- Air QualityLow
- NoiseLow
Planning Activity
Recent Apps
0IP4 1HD
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
- Pending26/00812/FULReplacement of existing windows at first- and second-floor level of flat with uPVC fire escape windows.
- Pending26/00809/FULRetention of single-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension and front porch as built (variation from that approved under planning permission IP/24/00012/FUL), single-storey side lean-to (south side), extended timber store and poultry house (north side), and replacement roof covering in artificial slate (retrospective application).
- Pending26/00807/CONDischarge of Condition 2 (CO2 emissions and water efficiency) of application 25/00456/FUL: Erection of additional, fourth storey containing five one-bedroom flats.
Ownership
- Corporate Ownership63.4%
- Overseas OwnershipNo
- Lease Term Remaining114 yrs
- CovenantsRestrictive
- Lease TypeLeasehold
- Last Ownership Change2016-03-09
- SourceLand Registry
Connectivity
Broadband (Standard)
18 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
Area Profile
Median EarningsLocal authority£30,928
Population Density-
Owner Occupied18%
Age Distribution
0-15 17%16-64 76%65+ 7%
Schools Nearby
- St Margaret's CEVAP School, Ipswich0.2 miGoodImproving
- -Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office0.3 mi
- St Helen's Primary School0.4 miGood
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich0.4 miGood
1 of 9 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.
Comparables
- Focus Apartments, 45 Carr Street-£53k-
- Focus Apartments, 45 Carr Street-£110k-
- Focus Apartments, 45 Carr Street-£85k-
- Focus Apartments, 45 Carr Street-£121k-