1 bed flat for sale Fore Hamlet, Ipswich
Added on 16/09/2026
About this property
A first floor apartment which could be an exciting buy to let investment or first time purchase located in close proximity to the popular rejuvenated waterfront marina which is home to many restaurants, cafes and bars and the university of Suffolk. The property comprises of open plan living with lounge/diner, access to balcony, kitchen, one double bedroom, bathroom, lift access and allocated parking, Ipswich has a cutting-edge theatre and arts scene, many schooling facilities, cosy Suffolk pubs, and a vibrant community of independent stores. Ipswich also has the benefit of being home to a mainline railway station that gives direct access into London Liverpool Street, Cambridge, Norwich and many more destinations.
Key features
- FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
- BALCONY
- ALLOCATED PARKING
- OPEN PLAN LIVING ACCOMMODATION
- LIFT ACCESS
- WALKING DISTANCE TO MANY LOCAL AMENITIES
- POTENTIAL BUY TO LET INVESTMENT
- BUILT IN WARDROBES
Floorplan
Price guide
£224 per sq ft, below the middle of recent sales in IP3 (£200–£365, 10th–90th percentile, 847 sales over 24 months).
Lowest and highest are the 10th and 90th percentiles of 847 homes sold in IP3 over the last 24 months. This home's figure uses its asking price. All sold £/sq ft in IP3 →
Location
Fore Hamlet, Ipswich, IP3 8BF
- Council tax
- Band D (Approx £2,468/year)The agent has not stated the band, so band D is shown as the local reference: Ipswich's 2026/27 area average, including the typical parish precept. The actual band and any discounts change the bill.
Mortgage and stamp duty
A £94,000 mortgage. Most lenders would want a household income of about £21,000 to support it.
A guide only, for a capital repayment mortgage. The rate you are offered and what you can borrow depend on your circumstances and a full application with a lender or broker. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Historic sold prices nearby
HM Land Registry sales in IP3 8BF. Floor areas from Energy Performance Certificates where matched.
| Address | Type | Sold | Size | Size | £/sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 17, 6, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | May 2026 | 829 sq ft £169/sq ft | 829 sq ft | £169 | £140,000 |
| Flat 13, 6, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2025 | — | — | — | £100,000 |
| Flat 7, 8, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Dec 2024 | 969 sq ft £133/sq ft | 969 sq ft | £133 | £129,000 |
| Flat 16, 6, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2024 | 183 sq ft £710/sq ft | 183 sq ft | £710 | £130,000 |
| Flat 5, 6, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Feb 2024 | 915 sq ft £131/sq ft | 915 sq ft | £131 | £120,000 |
| Flat 19, 6, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Jul 2023 | 506 sq ft £208/sq ft | 506 sq ft | £208 | £105,000 |
| Flat 7, 6, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Sept 2022 | 646 sq ft £209/sq ft | 646 sq ft | £209 | £135,000 |
| Flat 3, 8, Fore Hamlet Flat / maisonette | Flat / maisonette | Apr 2022 | 721 sq ft £183/sq ft | 721 sq ft | £183 | £132,000 |
Area insights
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