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

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Assessed: no modelled flood risk at this address.

Flood map

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Flood sources

No modelled risk

This address sits outside every modelled flood extent — no modelled risk from rivers, the sea or surface water.

Rivers & sea

No modelled flood risk from rivers or the sea at this address.

No risk

Surface water

No modelled surface-water (heavy-rain) flood risk at this address.

No risk

Flood zone & planning

Zone 1 · low probability

This property sits in Flood Zone 1 — the lowest-probability planning zone. No flood-specific planning checks normally apply.

Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)
No FRA is normally needed here for a standard home — large sites over 1 hectare are an exception.
Not required
Sequential Test
Already in the lowest reasonable flood-risk zone — no sequential test.
Not required
Exception Test
Flood risk is low enough that an exception test does not normally apply.
Not required

Zone 1

The lowest-probability planning flood zone — under a 0.1% river / 0.5% sea chance each year. A full FRA is usually only needed for large sites or where the council flags a local concern.

Insurance

Standard cover likely

At this flood-risk level, standard home insurance typically covers flooding without difficulty.

Flood cover outlook

At this flood-risk level, standard home insurance typically covers flooding without difficulty.

Usually routine

Flood Re scheme

A government-backed scheme that helps keep flood insurance affordable for eligible homes built before 2009.

Depends on build date

General guidance based on the modelled flood-risk level — not an insurance quote or advice.

Source: Environment Agency · National Flood Risk Assessment (NaFRA 2), via Vepler Flood . Check on GOV.UK

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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

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Propbar Assessment

Planning Constraints 1

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Protected Woodland
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World Heritage Site
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