What was the last sold price for The Forge Barn?

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB last sold for £365,000 in October 2017. (Source: HM Land Registry, Vepler)

How many bedrooms does The Forge Barn have?

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB is a 5 bedroom semidetached with 4 bathrooms. (Source: Vepler)

What is the EPC rating for The Forge Barn?

The current EPC rating for The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB is F with an energy efficiency score of 26. The potential rating is A. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

Where is The Forge Barn located?

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB is located in Eastern, Suffolk. (Source: Vepler)

Is The Forge Barn for sale?

Yes, The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB is currently for sale. (Source: Vepler)

When was The Forge Barn last listed for sale?

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB was last listed for sale in November 2025 with an asking price of £825,000. (Source: Vepler)

What is the sale history for The Forge Barn?

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB has sold 2 times. The recorded sales are: £365,000 in October 2017, £78,000 in January 1997. (Source: HM Land Registry, Vepler)

What is the floor area of The Forge Barn?

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB has a total floor area of 94 square metres (1,012 sq ft), which is approximately 19 sq m per bedroom. (Source: EPC Register, Vepler)

The Forge Barn, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB

This is not a sales listing. Propbar data is compiled for informational purposes.

Current rating

F· 26/100

Inefficient

Potential rating

A· 104/100

After improvements

Annual cost

£1,413

Heating, hot water, lighting

Potential saving

£906/yr

10 recommended improvements

Rating chart

Could reach A

Rated F today — the recommended improvements could lift it to A (26 to 104 out of 100).

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Very energy efficient - lower running costs

104

Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Compliance

Below MEES minimum

Below the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies — letting would need improvements or a registered exemption.

Letting status
Below the EPC E letting minimum — improvements or a registered exemption would be needed.
Below minimum
Green mortgage
Lower ratings are less likely to qualify for green mortgage deals.
Unlikely

Running costs

Save £906/yr

Annual energy cost is around £1,413. Improvements could cut roughly £906 a year.

£1,413/year

£507/year

£906 less a year after 10 improvements

Heating

£1,151/year

Hot Water

£161/year

Lighting

£101/year

Solid bar shows the cost after improvements; the faded end is the potential saving.

Shows today's estimated yearly cost of heating, hot water and lighting, and how much you could save each year by following the recommended improvements.

Total Cost

£1,413/year

Current cost

£507/year

£906 less

Potential cost after 10 improvements

Heating

£1,151/year

Current cost

£362/year

£789 less

After improvements

You could save up to £789 a year with 5 improvements

Hot Water

£161/year

Current cost

£77/year

£84 less

After improvements

You could save up to £84 a year with 1 improvement

Lighting

£101/year

Current cost

£68/year

£33 less

After improvements

You could save up to £33 a year with 1 improvement

Walls, windows & heating

10 recommendations

How the assessor rated each part of the building, from walls and windows to the heating system.

Building Fabric

Component

Description

Rating

WallsPoor

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Poor

RoofGood

Pitched, 200 mm loft insulation

Good

FloorN/A

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

N/A

WindowsVery Poor

Single glazed

Very Poor

Heating Systems

Component

Description

Rating

Main heatingPoor

Boiler and radiators, oil

Poor

Heating controlsGood

Programmer, room thermostat and TRVs

Good

Hot waterPoor

From main system

Poor

LightingGood

Low energy lighting in 50% of fixed outlets

Good

Secondary heatingN/A

Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)

N/A

Environmental impact

Could reach A

Environmental score sits at 23/100 with substantial room to 95/100 after improvements.

Energy Rating

Current

Potential

Low environmental impact - lower CO2 emissions

High environmental impact - higher CO2 emissions

CO₂ emissions

How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.

9.8t/yr

0.4t/yr

after improvements

For comparison, the average UK home produces about 6 tonnes a year.

Energy use

How much energy the home uses each year.

402kWh/yr

-41kWh/yr

after improvements

Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 13 Jul 2017. Check on GOV.UK Guidance only, not legal or financial advice. Letting rules have exemptions and apply to privately rented homes — check GOV.UK and the PRS Exemptions Register before relying on this.

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Property Information

5 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Semi Detached

before 1899 Estimated

A five-bedroom semidetached at The Forge Barn in Suffolk (IP23 8EB). It is currently for sale. It offers four bathrooms and around 94 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of F and dates from before 1899. Land Registry records a sale at £78,000 in January 1997. Nearby shops include East of England Co-operative Co, Co-op Eye, Tesco Diss and Morrisons Diss, the closest about 4.8 km away. The nearest station is Diss Railway Station, around 5.8 km away. The Environment Agency records no modelled flood risk at this address.

Sale Analysis

Asking Price

£825,000

Listed 7 months ago

Propbar's Valuation Beta

£XXX

Range £XXX – £XXX

Price position

Much lower. The asking price is much lower than similar homes nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
A bit lower. The asking price is a bit lower than similar homes nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
About right. The asking price is in line with similar homes nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
A bit higher. The asking price is a bit higher than similar homes nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
Much higher. The asking price is much higher than similar homes nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.

Price per sq ft

£XXX

Based on 1,012 ft²

Last Sold

£365,000

Sold October 2017 · +£460,000 (+126%)

Market Timeline

202 days

Long time on market

Times Listed

1 listing

First listing

Rental Analysis

Last Asking Rent

—

Not currently listed

Propbar's Valuation Beta

£XXX pcm

Range £XXX – £XXX pcm

Rent position

Much lower. The asking rent is much lower than similar properties nearby. Could be a real bargain, but worth checking why it is priced this low.
A bit lower. The asking rent is a bit lower than similar properties nearby. Looks like fair value or a small discount.
About right. The asking rent is in line with similar properties nearby. About what you would expect for this property.
A bit higher. The asking rent is a bit higher than similar properties nearby. May have extra features, recent upgrades, or be priced ambitiously.
Much higher. The asking rent is much higher than similar properties nearby. Likely to sit on the market longer or see price drops.

Gross Yield

X.X%

Annual return rate

Last Let

—

No record

Days on Market

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

—

No history

Property report

1 of 12sections reviewed

Energy Performance Certificate

Below the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies (MEES). Improvements or a registered exemption needed.

EPC F

Local Access

1 transport link nearby

Poor

Building

Built before 1899.

Detached House

Tenure & Ownership

Freehold confirmed by HM Land Registry. Unlock to reveal owner, charges and restrictions.

1 title · £10

Market History

Listing history, price moves and time on market for this address.

Last sold £365,000 • Oct 2017

Area Analytics

Sold prices, sales volumes and market pace for IP23 over the last 24 months.

Planning Status

Nothing on record for this property. See what's being applied for and built around it.

None on record

Flood Risk

Assessed: no modelled flood risk at this address.

No modelled risk

Crime & Safety

Safety score for IP23 8EB, the recent trend and offence-by-offence breakdown.

Air Quality & Health

Pollutant levels, the official index and health context for this address.

Area Prosperity

Where IP23 8EB sits on the national prosperity ladder, and what drives it.

Schools & Catchment

Admission chances, ratings and catchment status for 5 schools nearby.

Propbar Assessment

Planning Constraints 1

Flood Risk
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Ramsar Site
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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Protected Woodland
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Protected Nature Reserve
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Built-up Area
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Historic Battlefield
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Protected Wreck Site
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World Heritage Site
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Scheduled Monument
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Brownfield Land
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Noise

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Safety

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Broadband

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Fixed Broadband
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Energy & Compliance 1

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