2, Forest Lane
2, Forest Lane
Description & Estimates
Public records show 2, Forest Lane, Ipswich to be a mid-century freehold house with 1,636 ft2 of internal area, sitting on a 462 m2 plot.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms with a garden.
2, Forest Lane, Ipswich has an estimated sale value of £483,776 and an estimated rental value of £1,712 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 lies in the borough of East Suffolk, within the IP5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
2, Forest Lane, Ipswich has 21 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2017 and a single entry in the EPC database dated December 2016.
We combine this information with that of neighbouring properties to estimate the property attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 2, Forest Lane, Ipswich would be worth £507,965, with a potential rental value of £1,798 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £449,912, with a rental value of £1,592 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 2, Forest Lane, Ipswich has declined by £19,467 (4.0%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has climbed by £35 (2.1%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.2%.
Plot Size
2, Forest Lane, Ipswich occupies a 462 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
Of the 41 other houses in this postcode, 32 have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 27th largest.
Energy Efficiency
2, Forest Lane, Ipswich has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of D. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 09 Dec 2016.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
2, Forest Lane, Ipswich last changed hands on 27th September 2017, selling for £445,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has dropped by 1.3% since September 2017.
- Sold Sep 2017£445,000
- Sold May 2005£220,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 920 metres of 2, Forest Lane, Ipswich across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 9, Harvesters Way, Ipswich, IP5 3UR, a freehold house, sold at £485,000 on the 7th May 2025.
Read more about house prices in IP5.
•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 2, Forest Lane, Ipswich as the 22nd largest and the 24th most expensive of the 41 addresses on Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5.
Against the IP5 postcode district average, it is £195k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 400mBirchwood Primary School
- 800mGorseland Primary School
- 1.7kmMartlesham Primary Academy
- 2.0kmKesgrave High School
- 4.8kmSt Alban's Catholic High School
- 5.1kmCopleston High School
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Public Transport Nearby
Woodbridge station is the nearest stop to 2, Forest Lane, Ipswich at 5.0 kilometres away.
- 5.0kmWoodbridge
- 5.9kmDerby Road (Ipswich)
- 7.1kmMelton (Suffolk)
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.
