Sold Terraced

42 PALMERSTON ROAD

IPSWICH, SUFFOLK IP4 2NU

3 beds 1 baths 97 m² Listed 3 Mar 2026 (-99d)

£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 beautifully presented three bedroom period home blending original character with modern styling. Featuring bay-fronted sitting room, exposed brick fireplaces, an extended 8m kitchen, ground floor cloakroom and French doors to the garden. Three well proportioned bedrooms and a landscaped rear garden with patio, lawn and raised decking.

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)

Floorplans

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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).

5y growth 49.4%
10y growth 55.8%

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

1y (index) -4.2%
5y (index) 5.5%
10y (index) 33.8%

Rental Range

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

Low £887/mo
Realistic £986/mo
Optimistic £1,085/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 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 0.36%
Max investor price (0.8%) £123,250
Target investor price (1%) £98,600
  • 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).