42 PALMERSTON ROAD
IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP4 2NU
£275,000
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
97 m²
Council tax band
B
Last sold
£210,000 Mar 2020
Local average
£268,077 (+2.6%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,735 of 33,755)
Street crime
509 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Driveway
- Garden
- Yes
Description
A characterful three-bedroom period home, beautifully balanced between retained architectural features and thoughtful modern updates, with a landscaped rear garden and generous kitchen extension.
The property opens via a welcoming hallway with hardwood flooring and useful under-stairs storage, setting the tone for the warmth and charm found throughout.
To the front, the bay-fronted sitting room is filled with natural light, centred around an exposed brick fireplace and framed by coving and original proportions. The dining room, positioned to the rear, mirrors this character with a second open fireplace and French doors opening directly onto the garden — creating an easy flow between inside and out.
The extended kitchen spans over 8 metres in length, forming a practical and stylish culinary space. Dark shaker-style cabinetry contrasts beautifully with white metro tiling and marble-effect work surfaces, while an exposed brick feature wall adds texture and character. A door leads directly to the garden, and a ground floor cloakroom adds everyday convenience.
Upstairs, the first floor offers three well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys garden views and an exposed brick fireplace, while the second double bedroom benefits from a front-facing aspect and original detailing. The third bedroom, ideal as a nursery or home office, includes built-in storage. The family bathroom is well appointed with bath and shower attachment, neutral tiling and a bright front-facing window.
Externally, the rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged to provide distinct zones for entertaining and relaxation. A patio area leads onto artificial lawn, with raised decking to the rear creating a sheltered seating space. Planted borders soften the boundaries, while fencing encloses the garden to provide privacy.
Listed by
Ipswich
John Woodcock & Richard Bramley T/A Woodcock & Son
Reference: 172826174
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
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Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
268% since 1999
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 19/03/2020 (6 years ago) | £210,000 | +44.8% |
| Sold | 01/10/2010 (15 years ago) | £145,000 | +107.1% |
| Sold | 01/12/2000 (25 years ago) | £70,000 | +22.8% |
| Sold | 27/08/1999 (26 years ago) | £57,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 OXFORD ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 1NL | £160,000 | 12/12/2025 | Terraced |
| 159 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PE | £540,000 | 28/10/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 26 PALMERSTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NU | £327,500 | 14/03/2025 | Terraced |
| Same street 50 PALMERSTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NU | £293,000 | 25/10/2024 | Semi-detached |
| 8 GROVE LANE, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 1NN | £250,000 | 20/11/2023 | Terraced |
| Same street 30 PALMERSTON ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NU | £230,000 | 15/09/2023 | Terraced |
| 191 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PD | £250,000 | 24/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 31 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PH | £177,000 | 11/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 9 LANCASTER ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NY | £195,000 | 08/08/2023 | Terraced |
| 20 FINCHLEY ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2HX | £148,000 | 16/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 7 FINCHLEY ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2HX | £177,500 | 02/06/2023 | Terraced |
| 184 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PB | £110,000 | 05/05/2023 | Terraced |
| 25 WARWICK ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2QE | £276,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 24 ALEXANDRA ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RH | £140,000 | 21/04/2023 | Terraced |
| 192 WOODBRIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PB | £180,000 | 17/03/2023 | Terraced |
| 45 OXFORD ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 1NL | £242,000 | 24/02/2023 | Terraced |
| 188 ST HELENS STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2LH | £248,000 | 26/01/2023 | Terraced |
| 116 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PL | £205,000 | 16/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 28 NOTTIDGE ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2RJ | £195,000 | 07/12/2022 | Terraced |
| 64 FINCHLEY ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2HT | £180,000 | 25/11/2022 | Terraced |
| 14 LANCASTER ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2NY | £215,000 | 25/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 16 OXFORD ROAD, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 1NL | £275,000 | 12/10/2022 | Terraced |
| 107 LACEY STREET, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP4 2PL | £225,000 | 30/09/2022 | Terraced |
Street average: £283,500 (3 sales)
Area average: £219,425 (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: Terraced. 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 | Lacey Street | 0.1 miles |
| Bus stop | Medical Centre | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Swift Used Car Sales | 0.1 miles |
| Shop | Al Amin Grocery Store | 0.1 miles |
| Train station | Derby Road | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Ipswich | 1.1 miles |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 1.3 miles |
| Hospital | Bluebird Lodge | 2.6 miles |
| University | University of Suffolk (DigiTech Centre) | 5.0 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 |
| Shoplifting | 113 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 |
| Public order | 38 |
| Other theft | 28 |
| 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 | 509 |
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 | 0.3 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).