8, Forest Lane
8, Forest Lane
Description & Estimates
According to the public record, 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich is a mid-century freehold house with 731 ft2 of internal area and sits on a 294 m2 plot.
Houses of this size in this area normally have 3 bedrooms with a garden.
Based on available information, and assuming reasonable condition, the estimated sale value for 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich is £314,390 and the estimated rental value is £1,233 per month.
Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 is located in the borough of East Suffolk within the IP5 postal district.
Our Data Sources
8, Forest Lane, Ipswich has 41 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in August 2021 and a single entry in the EPC database dated April 2021.
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
Decorative condition can have a big effect on a property's value and this effect varies depending on the type, size and location of the property.
If 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich is in very good condition we estimate a sale value of £330,109 and a rental value of £1,295 per month.
However, if the property needs a lot of cosmetic work we estimate a sale value of £292,382 and a rental value of £1,147 per month.
Recent Market Change
Over the past 12 months, the estimated sale value of 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich has fallen by £10,145 (3.2%), while its estimated rental value has moved up by £35 per month (2.9%). Based on current estimates, the property offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%.
Plot Size
According to data from HM Land Registry, 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich sits on a plot of 294 m2.
We have plot size data on 32 out of 41 other houses in the postcode and 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich sits on the 32nd largest plot.
Energy Efficiency
8, Forest Lane, Ipswich has an Energy Performance Rating (EPC) of E. This is based on the most recent assessment, dated 29 Apr 2021.
The property is connected to mains gas and has fully double glazed windows. It is heated using Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Sold Prices
According to HM Land Registry, 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich was last sold on 11th August 2021 for £230,000 and was recorded as a freehold house.
The property has had 4 sales since 1995.
Since August 2021, the market for similar properties has dropped by 15.3%.
- Sold Aug 2021£230,000
- Sold Jul 2007£167,000
- Sold Feb 2005£122,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
According to the Land Registry and our network of Estate Agents, there have been 3 sales of properties similar to 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich within a radius of 940 metres over the last 2 years.
The most recent example is 9, Saddlers Place, Ipswich, IP5 3SS, a freehold house which sold for £312,500 on the 17th September 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
Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, IP5 has a total of 41 addresses. According to our analysis of all the public data, 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich is the 39th largest and the 40th most expensive property on the street.
When compared to the postcode district it is £25k more expensive than the average property in IP5.
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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
The closest station to 8, Forest Lane, Ipswich is Woodbridge station, which is 5.0 kilometres away.
- 5.0kmWoodbridge
- 5.9kmDerby Road (Ipswich)
- 7.1kmMelton (Suffolk)
Available Internet Speeds
According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
