Skip to content
Home
Heron House, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8DS

Heron House, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8DS

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

Certificate date

Current rating

E· 44/100

Below average

Potential rating

C· 78/100

After improvements

Annual cost

£1,920

Heating, hot water, lighting

Potential saving

£929/yr

7 recommended improvements

Rating chart

Could reach C

Rated E today — the recommended improvements could lift it to C (44 to 78 out of 100).

Energy Rating
Current
Potential
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
A
B
C
78
D
E
44
F
G
Not energy efficient - higher running costs

Compliance

Meets letting minimum

Meets the EPC E minimum to let on most tenancies.

  • Letting status
    Meets the EPC E minimum needed to let on most tenancies.
    Meets minimum
  • Green mortgage
    Lower ratings are less likely to qualify for green mortgage deals.
    Unlikely

Running costs

Save £929/yr

Annual energy cost is around £1,920. Improvements could cut roughly £929 a year.

£1,920/year
£991/year

£929 less a year after 7 improvements

Heating
£1,678/year
Hot Water
£135/year

No further savings identified

Lighting
£107/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
£1,920/year

Current cost

£991/year
£929 less

Potential cost after 7 improvements

Heating
£1,678/year

Current cost

£812/year
£866 less

After improvements

You could save up to £866 a year with 5 improvements

Hot Water
£135/year

Current cost

£99/year
£36 less

After improvements

Lighting
£107/year

Current cost

£80/year
£27 less

After improvements

You could save up to £27 a year with 1 improvement

Walls, windows & heating

7 recommendations

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

Building Fabric
Component
Description
Rating
WallsPoor
Cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Poor
RoofAverage
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
FloorN/A
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
N/A
WindowsGood
Fully double glazed
Good
Heating Systems
Component
Description
Rating
Main heatingAverage
Boiler and radiators, oil
Average
Heating controlsAverage
Programmer and room thermostat
Average
Hot waterGood
From main system, plus solar
Good
LightingGood
Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets
Good
Secondary heatingN/A
Room heaters, wood logs
N/A

Environmental impact

Could reach C

Environmental score sits at 41/100 with substantial room to 74/100 after improvements.

Energy Rating
Current
Potential
Low environmental impact - lower CO2 emissions
A
B
C
74
D
E
41
F
G
High environmental impact - higher CO2 emissions
CO₂ emissions

How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.

9.3t/yr
3.7t/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.

251kWh/yr
93kWh/yr
after improvements

Certificate history

2 certificates

2 certificates on file — track how the rating has changed over time.

This property has 2 EPC certificates on record.

E 44
8 Oct 2015 Current
Currently shown
E 47
24 Aug 2015
View this certificate

Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 8 Oct 2015. 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.

Property Information

house
1967–1975 Estimated

A house at Heron House in Suffolk (IP23 8DS). It offers around 157 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of E and dates from 1967–1975. Land Registry records a sale at £70,000 in April 1996. Nearby shops include East of England Co-operative Co, Co-op Eye, Tesco Diss and Morrisons Diss, the closest about 4.4 km away. The nearest station is Diss Railway Station, around 5.6 km away. The Environment Agency records no modelled flood risk at this address.

Sale Analysis

Last Asking Price

—

Not currently listed

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 1,690 ft²

Last Sold

£70,000

Sold April 1996

Market Timeline

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

—

No history

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

Propbar Assessment

Planning Constraints 1

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

Noise

  • Road Noise
    Premium
  • Rail Noise
    Premium

Safety 1

  • Potential Lead Plumbing
    Premium
  • Crime Risk
    Premium

Broadband

  • Mobile Coverage
    Premium
  • Fixed Broadband
    Premium

Energy & Compliance

  • MEES Compliance
    Premium
  • Green Mortgage Benefits
    Premium

We use cookies to provide you with the best experience. By continuing, you agree to our Cookie Policy .