525a, Wherstead Road, IP2 8LW

525a Wherstead Road is a 287 m² / 3,089 sq ft flat in Ipswich. It sold for £145,000 in July 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, that sale is roughly £233k. Recent local prices imply a broad valuation context of £508k to £746k based on its internal area. The Land Registry and EPC data was last updated 2 July 2026.

Property data
Sale history
Date Paid price Annual growth After inflation
Jul 2003 £145,000 na na
May 2003 £125,000 na na
Internal area
287 square metres (3,089 square feet) according to latest EPC inspection
Price per internal area

This property sold for £505 per square metre (£47 per square foot) in Jul 2003. Indexed forward to today's value, this is roughly £813 per square metre (£76 per square foot) .

Date Paid price Paid £/sqm Today's value Today's value £/sqm
Jul 2003 £145,000 £505 £233,388 £813
May 2003 £125,000 £436 £213,854 £745

Calculated using the latest EPC internal area of 287 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 £233,388. This is one data point to inform the valuation. Another method is the valuation implied by what comparable homes are selling for. Homes in Ipswich are now selling for between £1,770 and £2,600 per square metre (£164 and £241 per square foot). Based on an internal area of 287 m², this implies a valuation between £508,000 and £746,000. 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
3
Type
Flat
Council tax band
na
Plot size
613 square metres (6,598 square feet) - map showing freehold boundary lines
Planning applications
Planning ref:
December 2023 23/00798/VC
Type:
Discharge of conditions imposed on an existing application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
525A Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk
Description:
Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission 22/00138/FUL (Erection of detached dwelling with raised amenity area (following demolition of existing dwelling and extensions to 525 Wherstead Road) to permit alteration of roof lights giving access to the balcony to a set of bi-fold doors and to cover in the balcony with a flat roof.
Planning ref:
August 2023 23/00557/NMMA
Type:
Amendments or alterations arising from an existing or previous application
Status:
Application refused
Address:
525A Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk
Description:
Non-material amendment to planning permission 22/00138/FUL (Erection of detached dwelling with raised amenity area following demolition of existing dwelling and extensions to 525 Wherstead Road) to include alterations to the rear balcony to replace the glazed obscure panels with vertical timber walls clad in slate, new flat roof element to extend over balcony, and replacement of five balcony roof lights with a pair of sliding doors with side panels, and the installation of photo voltaic panels to the roof of the dwelling.
Planning ref:
August 2010 10/00419/FUL
Type:
Full and householder planning application
Status:
Application approved with conditions
Address:
525A Wherstead Road Ipswich Suffolk
Description:
Erection of first floor front extension and two storey rear extension.
EPC Inspections
Summary:
09 October 2025 - energy performance certificate grade A
Certificate:
View energy certificate on GOV.UK
Reason for EPC:
New dwelling
Tenure:
Unknown
Property type:
Detached House Estimated year built None to None
Area:
287 sqm (3,089 square foot) total internal area
Comments:
Heating: Ground source heat pump, underfloor, electric.
Frequently asked questions

525a Wherstead Road 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 £233,388.
  • Based on an internal area of 287 m² and recent prices in Ipswich, this implies a lower and upper quartile range from £508,000 to £746,000, using HouseMetric's implied valuation methodology.

According to HM Land Registry price paid data, 525a Wherstead Road last sold for £145,000 in July 2003.

HouseMetric shows 525a Wherstead Road as 287 m² (3,089 sq ft), based on the latest internal area data available for this property. The bedroom count is shown as 3 bedrooms. 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 A, from an inspection dated 09 October 2025. EPC information comes from the public Energy Performance Certificate data for England and Wales.

525a Wherstead Road is in postcode IP2 8LW, in Ipswich. You can also view HouseMetric's sold-price page for Wherstead Road, IP2 8LW or analysis of the Ipswich property market.

HouseMetric combines HM Land Registry price paid data, Energy Performance Certificate data and Ordnance Survey/open data. The data were last updated 2 July 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.