198, Defoe Road
198, Defoe Road
Description & Estimates
Public records show 198, Defoe Road, Ipswich to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,463 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 489 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
198, Defoe Road, Ipswich has an estimated sale value of £396,948 and an estimated rental value of £1,429 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1 lies in the borough of Ipswich, within the IP1 postal district.
Our Data Sources
198, Defoe Road, Ipswich has a single entry in the Land Registry from December 2013 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2013.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 2 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 198, Defoe Road, Ipswich would be worth £416,795, with a potential rental value of £1,501 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £369,161, with a rental value of £1,329 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 198, Defoe Road, Ipswich has decreased by £14,953 (3.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has grown by £27 (1.9%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.3%.
Plot Size
198, Defoe Road, Ipswich occupies a 489 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 16 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 4th largest.
Energy Efficiency
198, Defoe Road, Ipswich has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 18 Apr 2013.
The property is not connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
198, Defoe Road, Ipswich last changed hands on 20th December 2013, selling for £248,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
That is its only recorded sale since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 37.8% since December 2013.
- Sold Dec 2013£248,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 790 metres of 198, Defoe Road, Ipswich across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 1, Taunton Close, Ipswich, IP1 6SX, a freehold house, sold at £397,000 on the 23rd August 2024.
Read more about house prices in IP1.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 198, Defoe Road, Ipswich as the 6th largest and the most expensive of the 246 addresses on Defoe Road, Ipswich, IP1.
Against the IP1 postcode district average, it is £159k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mCastle Hill Infant School
- 600mCastle Hill Junior School
- 900mDale Hall Community Primary School
- 600mOrmiston Endeavour Academy
- 2.1kmWestbourne Academy
- 2.6kmNorthgate High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Westerfield station is the nearest stop to 198, Defoe Road, Ipswich at 1.3 kilometres away.
- 1.3kmWesterfield
- 3.7kmIpswich
- 4.4kmDerby Road (Ipswich)
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
