Skip to content
Home
The Old Forge, The Common, Mellis, IP23 8EB

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

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

Current rating

E· 40/100

Below average

Potential rating

E· 46/100

Already at potential

Annual cost

£1,709

Heating, hot water, lighting

Potential saving

£193/yr

5 recommended improvements

Rating chart

Small headroom

Rated E at 40/100, with a little room to 46/100 — not enough to change the letter.

Energy Rating
Current
Potential
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
A
B
C
D
E
40
46
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 £193/yr

Annual energy cost is around £1,709, with about £193/year of savings still on the table.

£1,709/year
£1,516/year

£193 less a year after 5 improvements

Heating
£1,341/year

No further savings identified

Hot Water
£256/year
Lighting
£112/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
£1,709/year

Current cost

£1,516/year
£193 less

Potential cost after 5 improvements

Heating
£1,341/year

Current cost

£1,253/year
£88 less

After improvements

Hot Water
£256/year

Current cost

£202/year
£54 less

After improvements

You could save up to £54 a year with 1 improvement

Lighting
£112/year

Current cost

£61/year
£51 less

After improvements

You could save up to £51 a year with 1 improvement

Walls, windows & heating

5 recommendations

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

Building Fabric
Component
Description
Rating
WallsVery Poor
Timber frame, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
RoofGood
Roof room(s), thatched
Good
FloorN/A
Solid, no insulation (assumed)
N/A
WindowsVery Poor
Single glazed
Very Poor
Heating Systems
Component
Description
Rating
Main heatingAverage
Electric storage heaters
Average
Heating controlsAverage
Automatic charge control
Average
Hot waterVery Poor
Solid fuel boiler/circulator, no cylinder thermostat
Very Poor
LightingPoor
Low energy lighting in 17% of fixed outlets
Poor
Secondary heatingN/A
Room heaters, coal
N/A

Environmental impact

Near potential

Environmental score sits at 13/100. The property is broadly at its emissions potential.

Energy Rating
Current
Potential
Low environmental impact - lower CO2 emissions
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
13
17
High environmental impact - higher CO2 emissions
CO₂ emissions

How much carbon dioxide the home produces each year.

16t/yr
15t/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.

621kWh/yr
580kWh/yr
after improvements

Source: Energy Performance of Buildings Register · Certificate 7 May 2011. 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

3 Bedrooms
house
before 1899 Estimated

Three-bedroom house at The Old Forge in Suffolk (IP23 8EB). It offers around 78 m² of floor space. The property holds an EPC rating of E and dates from before 1899. Land Registry records a sale at £360,000 in October 2012. 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

Last Asking Price

£400,000

Last on market 13 years 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 841 ft²

Last Sold

£360,000

Sold October 2012 · +£40,000 (+11%)

Market Timeline

—

Not currently listed

Times Listed

2 listings

Re-listed

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 4

  • 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

  • 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 .