51 CAROLBROOK ROAD
IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP2 9JQ
£260,000
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
87 m²
Council tax band
C
EPC rating
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1967-1975
Last sold
£235,000 May 2025
Price per m²
£2,989/m²
Local average
£241,125 (+7.8%)
Deprivation
Decile 2 (4,048 of 33,755)
Street crime
162 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Key features
- TWO RECEPTION ROOMS
- FRONT & REAR GARDENS
- GARAGE & OFF ROAD PARKING
- MODERNISATION REQUIRED
- NO ONWARD CHAIN
Additional details
- Parking
- Garage, Off street
- Garden
- Back garden
Description
We are acting in the sale of the above property and have received an offer of £235,000 on the above
property.
Any interested parties must submit any higher offers in writing to the selling agent before exchange of
contracts takes place.
DESCRIPTION
A semi-detached family home offering a wide range of accommodation with three bedrooms, two reception rooms, front & rear gardens and a garage & off road parking. The property requires some modernisation and gives any perspective purchasers the opportunity to renovate to their own specification. The home is also being sold with the added bonus of no onward chain.
The property is situated close to many local amenities including a post office, pharmacy,The Belstead Arms public house, BP petrol station with Morrisons Local and many more services. The property is also located close by to public transport, the A 14 and A 12 roads and Ipswich train station is within two miles and offers mainline railway links to London Liverpool Street. There are also scenic walks close by, with Bobbits Lane Meadow, Ostrich Meadow, Ellenbrook green and Bourne Park.
Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk and offers a range of shopping and banking facilities and the vibrant waterfront area offers a number of restaurants and bars as well as the University of Suffolk.
Entrance Hall
Accessed via double glazed entrance door, double glazed window to side, stairs rising to the first floor and doors giving access too:
Lounge 21' x 10' ( 6.40m x 3.05m )
Double glazed windows to front and rear, feature place and two radiators.
Dining Room 10' 10" x 7' 8" ( 3.30m x 2.34m )
Upvc double glazed window to front and doors giving access too:
Kitchen 13' 3" x 11' 1" ( 4.04m x 3.38m )
Upvc double glazed window to rear, double glazed doors giving access giving access to the rear garden, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, radiator, space for cooker, single drainage sink with mixer tap inset in a roll edge work top with cupboards and drawers under and matching above and tiled effect vinyl flooring.
First Floor Landing
Airing cupboard housing wall mounted boiler and doors giving access too:
Bedroom One 12' 9" Max x 11' 2" Max ( 3.89m Max x 3.40m Max )
Double glazed window to front, radiator, textured ceiling and range of fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Two 14' 6" max x 8' 2" ( 4.42m max x 2.49m )
Double glazed window to front, radiator and loft access.
Bedroom Three 10' max x 8' ( 3.05m max x 2.44m )
Double glazed window to rear, radiator, textured ceiling and fitted wardrobes.
Bathroom
Double glazed window to rear, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w/c, bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled walls and radiator.
Outside
To the front of the property is a drive providing off road parking which also leads to the garage and there is gated side access to the rear garden.
The mature rear garden is laid to lawn with trees and shrubs.
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: 157153541
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: B
Inspection date: 28/01/2025
Expiry date: 27/01/2035
Current heating cost: £845/year
Potential heating cost: £747/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £14,900
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
- 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)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 23/05/2025 (1 year ago) | £235,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 CAROLBROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JF | £325,000 | 25/07/2025 | Semi-detached |
| 11 ADMIRAL ROAD, PINEWOOD, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP8 3PH | £222,500 | 19/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 2 BRAMHALL CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9QX | £295,000 | 01/12/2023 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 55 CAROLBROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JQ | £270,000 | 12/10/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 227 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9LE | £265,000 | 29/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 1 TINABROOK CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JG | £230,000 | 15/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 270 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JX | £330,000 | 01/08/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 7 BELMONT ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9RJ | £415,000 | 20/06/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 28 RITABROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JH | £265,000 | 12/04/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 101 BRIDGWATER ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9QH | £282,500 | 28/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 14 ATHERTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9LD | £250,000 | 24/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 177 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JU | £231,000 | 20/02/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 11 CAROLBROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JF | £265,000 | 19/01/2023 | Semi-detached |
| 490 BIRKFIELD DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JE | £290,000 | 09/12/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 45 ADMIRAL ROAD, PINEWOOD, IPSWICH, BABERGH, SUFFOLK, IP8 3PH | £293,000 | 26/10/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 HILDABROOK CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JL | £290,000 | 05/09/2022 | Semi-detached |
| Same street 31 CAROLBROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JQ | £290,000 | 23/06/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 3 TINABROOK CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JG | £246,000 | 06/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 213 SHELDRAKE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9LE | £260,000 | 04/05/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 24 RITABROOK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9JH | £255,000 | 25/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 6 HEYWOOD CLOSE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9LG | £273,000 | 10/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
| 10 RADCLIFFE DRIVE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP2 9QU | £225,000 | 04/03/2022 | Semi-detached |
Street average: £280,000 (2 sales)
Area average: £275,400 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Ellenbrook Green Turning Point | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Lennox's | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | J'adore | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Ipswich | 1.4 miles |
| University | University of Suffolk | 2.2 miles |
| Train station | Derby Road | 2.9 miles |
| Hospital | Bluebird Lodge | 3.5 miles |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 3.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Shoplifting | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total incidents | 162 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusford Community Primary School | Primary | 0.1 miles | — (Inspected (no overall grade)) |
| Belstead House Adult Education Centre | Other | 0.5 miles | — (No rating) |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Requires improvement — 25 Apr 2024 |
| The Bridge School | Other | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Sep 2023 |
| Sprites Primary Academy | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 15 Dec 2022 |
Rental Comparables
Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.
| Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Lacewing Close, IP8 | £1,220/mo | 3 | 0.35 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Downing Close, IP2 | £3,337/mo | 3 | 0.5 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Mallard Way, IP2 | £1,350/mo | 3 | 0.51 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Terraced House, Robin Drive, IP2 | £1,400/mo | 3 | 0.78 miles | OpenRent |
| 3 Bed Semi-Detached House, Shamrock Avenue, IP2 | £1,600/mo | 3 | 0.84 miles | OpenRent |
Average rent: £1,781/mo (5 listings)
Rent-driven metrics
Based on OpenRent comparables.
- 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).
- Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
- Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
- ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).