173 HAWTHORN DRIVE
IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP2 0QD
£235,000
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
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)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
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).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Ipswich. Series: Terraced. As of April 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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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).