54, Lark Rise, IP5 3SB

54 Lark Rise is a 48 m² / 517 sq ft flat in Martlesham Heath. It sold for £121,500 in January 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £116k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £162k to £224k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 1 June 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jan 2022 £121,500 3.3% 1.1%
Oct 2003 £67,500 na na
Internal area
48 square metres (517 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £2,531 per square metre (£235 per square foot) in Jan 2022. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £2,407 per square metre (£224 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jan 2022 £121,500 £2,531 £115,545 £2,407
Oct 2003 £67,500 £1,406 £101,481 £2,114

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 48 m². Earlier sale dates may not have had the same measured area available.

Valuation
The most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £115,545. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Martlesham Heath are now selling for between £3,380 and £4,670 per square metre (£314 and £433 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 48 m², this implies a valuation between £162,000 and £224,000. Treat this as context only. For a valuation using hand-picked comparable sales, use the Advanced search tool — create a shortlist of similar condition homes, then export a valuation report.
Bedrooms
1
Type
Flat
Council tax band
A
Planning applications
Planning ref:
August 2011 C/11/0270
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved
Address:
54 Lark Rise Martlesham Heath Martlesham Ipswic
Description:
Insertion of new brown UPVC double glazed windows
EPC Inspections
Summary:
09 December 2020 - energy performance certificate grade C
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
Rental
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
2nd floor flat in an apartment block with 1 storeys , has 2 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1983 to 1990
Area:
48 sqm (517 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Walls: Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed). Roof: (another dwelling above). Heating: Boiler and radiators, mains gas.
Summary:
08 February 2010 - energy performance certificate grade C
Reason for EPC:
None
Tenure:
Private rental
Property type:
None , has 2 habitable rooms. Estimated year built 1976 to 1982
Area:
46 sqm (495 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Frequently asked questions

54 Lark Rise is worth whatever price a willing buyer and seller agree upon. However, the following can provide useful context.

  • HouseMetric estimates the most recent sale price indexed forward to today's value is £115,545.
  • Based on an internal area of 48 m² and recent prices in Martlesham Heath, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £162,000 to £224,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 54 Lark Rise last sold for £121,500 in January 2022.

HouseMetric shows 54 Lark Rise as 48 m² (517 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 1 bedroom. Bedroom numbers can come from a previous estate agency listing, an EPC record, or an estimate based on the size of the property.

The latest EPC rating shown by HouseMetric is C, from an inspection dated 09 December 2020. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

When we last checked, 54 Lark Rise was in council tax band A. Council Tax bands can change, so check the latest Valuation Office Agency Council Tax list.

54 Lark Rise is in postcode IP5 3SB, in Martlesham Heath. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Lark Rise, IP5 3SB or analysis of the Martlesham Heath property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 1 June 2026. Figures such as indexed values and local valuation ranges are calculated estimates for context, while official records can change as public datasets are updated.

For more detail on HouseMetric data sources, update frequency and valuation methods, see the HouseMetric FAQs.