Sold STC End of terrace

173 HAWTHORN DRIVE

IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP2 0QD

3 beds 1 baths 43 m² Listed 7 Jan 2025 (-559d)

£235,000

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

43 m²

Council tax band

B

EPC rating

D

Last sold

£220,000 Mar 2025

Price per m²

£5,465/m²

Local average

£191,427 (+22.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 1 (2,300 of 33,755)

Street crime

212 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • SOME MODERNISATION REQUIRED
  • GARAGE AND OFF ROAD PARKING
  • CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES
  • REAR GARDEN IN EXCESS OF 70 FT

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Front garden, Back garden

Description

SUMMARY
A three bedroom end of terrace home requiring some modernisation, giving a potential purchaser the opportunity to put their own stamp on the property. The house benefits from a range of accommodation with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, a large rear garden and has a garage & off road parking.


DESCRIPTION
Located on the ever popular Chantry development you will find this three bedroom end of terraced house, offering a wide range of accommodation comprising of three bedrooms, two reception rooms, first floor bathroom and separate w/c, rear garden in excess of 70 ft, garage and off-road parking and the property also has the added bonus of no onward chain.

The home is located to the south west of Ipswich's town centre and is within a short drive of local shops and amenities as well as both secondary and primary schools.
Ipswich has a cutting-edge theatre and arts scene, many schooling facilities, cosy Suffolk pubs, and a vibrant community of independent stores. Ipswich also has the benefit of being home to a mainline railway station that gives direct access into London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Norwich and many more destinations.
It also benefits from a rejuvenated waterfront Marina which boasts many restaurants, bars and cafes.

Entrance Porch 
Accessed via upvc double glazed patio door and upvc double glazed door giving access to:

Entrance Hall 
Accessed via upvc double glazed entrance door, upvc double glazed window to front, stairs rising to the first floor with storage cupboard under, radiator and doors giving access to:

Lounge 13' Max x 11' 2" ( 3.96m Max x 3.40m )
Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator, feature fireplace with gas fire inset, textured ceiling and double doors giving access to:

Dining Room 13' x 9' 10" ( 3.96m x 3.00m )
Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, textured ceiling, double doors giving access to lounge.

Kitchen 11' 7" max x 7' 10" ( 3.53m max x 2.39m )
Upvc double glazed window to rear, space for cooker, single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap inset in the roll edge worktop with cupboards under, storage/pantry cupboard, tiled splash backs, tile effect vinyl flooring, textured ceiling and access to:

Rear Lobby 
Upvc double glazed door giving access to the garden, tile effect vinyl flooring, space for fridge freezer and part tiled walls.

First Floor 
Textured ceiling giving loft access and doors giving access to:

Bedroom One  13' max x 13' ( 3.96m max x 3.96m )
Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator and textured ceiling.

Bedroom Two  13' 1" x 8' 4" ( 3.99m x 2.54m )
Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, built-in cupboards, cupboard housed wall mounted Combi boiler and textured ceiling.

Bedroom Three 
Upvc double glazed window to front, radiator and textured ceiling.

Bathroom 
Upvc double glazed window to rear, radiator, tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin, shaped and panel bath and tiled effect vinyl flooring.

Separate W/C 
Upvc double glaze window to rear, low-level w/c, tile effect vinyl flooring and textured ceiling.

Outside 
To the front of the property there is a drive providing off-road parking leading to the garage.
The rear garden is an excess of 70 ft and is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, shed and greenhouse to remain, brick shed and paved patio area.

Garage 
Accessed via up and over door with personal door giving access to the rear garden.



1. 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.
2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6: Connells has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.

Listed by

Ipswich

Connells

Reference: 156566126

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: B

Inspection date: 07/01/2025

Expiry date: 06/01/2035

Current heating cost: £636/year

Potential heating cost: £590/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,500

Recommendations

  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Floorplan 1

Floorplan 1

EPC Graphs

EPC

EPC

FENSA Certificates

This property has 1 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.

FENSA Certificate #10177665

Property Details

Street: 173 Hawthorn Drive

Town: IPSWICH

Postcode: IP2 0QD

Installation Details

Items: 1 door

Certificate Issued: 24/03/2014

Work Completed: 18/02/2014

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event Date Price % change
Sold 14/03/2025 (1 year ago) £220,000

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
5 LARKSPUR ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PU £220,000 20/06/2025 Terraced
Same street 171 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0QD £270,000 02/10/2023 Terraced
80 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NU £220,000 16/08/2023 Terraced
98 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NS £192,500 19/07/2023 Terraced
119 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PD £230,000 14/06/2023 Terraced
15 SORREL CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PE £217,500 09/06/2023 Terraced
36 MALLARD WAY, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9LT £100,000 02/12/2022 Terraced
76 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NU £240,000 30/09/2022 Terraced
205 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0QE £250,000 22/12/2021 Terraced
50 PIMPERNEL ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PY £210,000 17/12/2021 Terraced
33 SHAMROCK AVENUE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0NW £235,000 02/12/2021 Terraced
57 HAWTHORN DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PD £240,000 26/11/2021 Terraced
46 PIMPERNEL ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0PY £100,000 22/10/2021 Terraced
4 KITTIWAKE CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9NT £176,500 09/09/2021 Terraced
39 SHAMROCK AVENUE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 0NN £215,000 27/08/2021 Terraced

Street average: £270,000 (1 sale)

Area average: £203,321 (14 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth 5.2%
10y growth 25.6%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ipswich. Series: Terraced. As of April 2026.

1y (index) -4%
5y (index) 9%
10y (index) 33.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Ipswich. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £890/mo
Realistic £989/mo
Optimistic £1,088/mo

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
Bus stop Sorrel Close 0.1 miles
Shop Co-op Funeral Services 0.2 miles
Shop Simply Flowers 0.2 miles
Train station Ipswich 0.8 miles
Train station Derby Road 2.4 miles
Hospital Ipswich Hospital 3.1 miles
Hospital Nuffield Hospital Ipswich 4.3 miles
University University of Suffolk (DigiTech Centre) 6.8 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 102
Criminal damage and arson 21
Other theft 20
Shoplifting 16
Anti-social behaviour 14
Public order 11
Vehicle crime 9
Bicycle theft 7
Burglary 4
Other crime 3
Possession of weapons 2
Robbery 2
Drugs 1
Total incidents 212

Within 1 mile during May 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
Chantry Academy Secondary 0.2 miles Good — 13 Jun 2024
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich Primary 0.2 miles Good — 22 Mar 2023
The Oaks Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Outstanding — 18 Oct 2018
Stone Lodge Academy Other 0.3 miles Good — 19 Feb 2018
St Joseph's College Other 0.4 miles (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.42%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,625
Target investor price (1%) £98,900
  • 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).