50 PALMERSTON ROAD
IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP4 2NU
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
114 m²
Council tax band
C
Last sold
£293,000 Oct 2024
Local average
£277,732 (+8%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,735 of 33,755)
Street crime
512 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- Semi Detached Home
- Three Large Bedrooms
- Open Plan
- Two Bathrooms
- Conservatory
- Driveway Parking
- Popular East Ipswich Location
- Walking Distance to Town Centre
Additional details
- Parking
- Off street
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
Upon entry, you are welcomed by an open hallway leading to the main living areas. The ground floor features a spacious open-plan lounge, diner, and kitchen, enhanced by a cosy wood-burning stove, perfect for family gatherings and relaxed evenings. The adjoining conservatory, with bi-fold doors, fills the space with natural light and seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living areas.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a convenient shower room with WC and basin.
The first floor accommodates two double bedrooms and a family bathroom, providing comfort and convenience for the whole family. Ascend to the second floor, where you'll discover another generously sized bedroom flooded with natural daylight from skylights.
Externally, the property boasts a good size garden, offering a peaceful retreat from city life. A spacious driveway provides ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles, ensuring convenience for residents and guests alike.
Conveniently situated in Ipswich Town, this home provides easy access to an array of amenities, including shops, restaurants, schools, and transportation links. With its generous living spaces, contemporary features, and central location, this property offers an ideal opportunity for families and professionals to experience modern urban living at its best.
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Agent notes
Location: Palmerston Road in Ipswich offers a convenient and desirable location, situated in close proximity to a range of amenities and transport links. This vibrant area provides easy access to shops, schools, parks, and leisure facilities, making it ideal for families and professionals alike. With its well-connected position, Palmerston Road offers residents the perfect balance of urban convenience and suburban tranquillity.
Town: The county town of Ipswich is served by a wide range of local amenities including schools, University, shops, doctors, dental surgeries, hospital, two theatres, parks, recreational facilities and mainline railway station providing direct links to London Liverpool Street Station. The town has also undergone an extensive rebuilding around the vibrant waterfront which now has some lovely bars and restaurants.
Education: There is a wide selection of Good Ofsted rated state schools and closely followed by Ipswich private school for all age groups.
Access: The A14 and A12 is easily accessed, linking and giving excellent access across the region. A12 connecting to Colchester, Chelmsford and Stansted Airport and beyond, A14 connecting to Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and The Midlands.
Transport: Derby Railway Station linking to Ipswich Railway Station which provides excellent rail links to Norwich and Liverpool Street Station. The journey time from Ipswich of approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes. Greater Anglia have announced the launch of a direct rail services running to London Liverpool Station.
Local Authority: Ipswich Borough Council
Council Tax Band: At the time of instruction the council tax band for this property is Band C.
Services: Mains electricity, gas fired boiler for the central heating, sewerage and water connected.
Money Laundering Regulations: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
Disclaimer
1. While Potter's Estate Agents endeavour to make our sales particulars fair, accurate and reliable they are only a general guide to the property and accordingly. If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be happy to check the position for you.
2. Potters draft particulars are drafted on an "as is" basis approved by the client we represent. We cannot guarantee that accuracy of the information disclosed or give any warranty as to suitability, fitness for purpose, completeness, or that any content is free of omissions or errors.
3. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor in all circumstances. Potters will not be liable for any legal expenses incurred without written permission in advance by the controlling directors.
4. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and cannot guarantee the accuracy of any description, dimensions, references to conditions, necessary permissions for use and occupancy and other details contained herein. The prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on them as statements of fact and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
5. Potter's Estate Agents act on an "arm's length" basis. We do not have any authority to make or give any representation or warranty or enter any contract whatever in relation to the property.
6. Services: Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment or appliances in this property. We strongly advise prospective buyers to commission their own survey or service reports before finalising their offer to purchase.
7. Potter's Estate Agents will not be liable for any loss arising from the use of these particulars. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings sand therefore cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose.
8. Potters are not solicitors and cannot give legal or financial advice. We will not be liable for any legal or conveyancing cost if information is revealed by searches etc' that leads to the sale collapsing.
9. The prospective purchasers or tenants must not rely on the particulars as statements of fact or representations and must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
10. Photographs will only show certain parts of the property and assumptions should not be made in respect of those parts of the property that have not been photographed. (Items or contents shown in the photographs are not included as part of the sale unless specified otherwise) It should not be assumed the property will remain as shown in the photograph. Photographs are taken using a wide-angle lens.
Council Tax Band: C (Ipswich Borough Council)
Tenure: Freehold
Listed by
Woodbridge
Potter's Estate Agents
Reference: 146312606
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
86% since 2005
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 25/10/2024 (1 year ago) | £293,000 | +86% |
| Sold | 04/02/2005 (21 years ago) | £157,500 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same street 26 PALMERSTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NU | £327,500 | 14/03/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 30 PALMERSTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NU | £230,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 8 NOTTIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RJ | £240,000 | 08/09/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 172 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PB | £475,000 | 31/07/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 32 NOTTIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RJ | £184,000 | 30/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 ALEXANDRA ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RH | £355,000 | 05/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 43 NOTTIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RJ | £215,000 | 26/05/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 196 ST HELENS STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2LH | £215,000 | 21/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 67 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PH | £220,000 | 14/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 13 SPRING ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RX | £200,000 | 27/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 NOTTIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RJ | £220,000 | 02/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 7 UPTON CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2QQ | £300,000 | 28/11/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PH | £287,500 | 14/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 1 GROVE LANE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 1NW | £200,000 | 12/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PH | £260,000 | 25/08/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 5 NOTTIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RJ | £235,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 56 WARWICK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2QH | £250,000 | 08/07/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 14 UPTON CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2QQ | £240,000 | 22/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 UPTON CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2QQ | £230,000 | 13/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 ARTHURS TERRACE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NN | £235,000 | 13/04/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 134 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PL | £195,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 12 JEFFERIES ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2LR | £210,000 | 11/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £278,750 (2 sales)
Area average: £248,325 (20 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ipswich. Series: Semi-detached. As of March 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for Ipswich. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Ipswich.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Ipswich: £798/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shop | Swift Used Car Sales | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Lacey Street | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | H & F Auto Services | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Grove Lane | 0.1 miles |
| University | University of Suffolk | 0.4 miles |
| Train station | Derby Road | 0.8 miles |
| Train station | Ipswich | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bluebird Lodge | 2.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 |
| Shoplifting | 113 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Other theft | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 |
| Drugs | 16 |
| Other crime | 15 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Theft from the person | 6 |
| Bicycle theft | 5 |
| Total incidents | 512 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helen's Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | Good — 18 Apr 2012 |
| Learning Support, Southern Area Education Office | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Suffolk New College | Other | 0.2 miles | — (No rating) |
| Woodbridge Road Academy | Other | 0.3 miles | — (No rating) |
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 17 Nov 2014 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 3-bedroom count for this property.
Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
- Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
- Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
- Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).