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Energy Performance Certificate

3 Fredellen, Upper Street

IP6 9EW

IPSWICH

Current

C

69

Potential

B

84

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in IPSWICH, IP6 9EW. The property offers 132m² (1421 sq ft) of spacious living space with 7 habitable rooms. It is built during the 1980s construction period. The property holds an EPC rating of C (69/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (84/100). Heating is provided by oil-fired central heating. While effective, oil prices can be volatile and the system produces higher carbon emissions than gas or heat pumps. The property has good loft insulation, though topping up to the recommended 270mm depth could provide additional energy savings. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1161, comprising £853 for heating, £198 for hot water, and £110 for lighting. The property produces 5.2 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home.

How Does 3 Fredellen Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this IPSWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of £1161 are approximately £639 below the UK average of £1800, representing significant savings. At 132m², this property is significantly larger than the average UK home (87m²).

Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the IP6 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property69
Average60
+15% better
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vs IPSWICH

This property69
Average62
+11% better
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vs IP6

This property69
Average61
+13% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 69/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £450/year more than the IPSWICH average

Energy Efficiency Rating

📊 Official EPC Register Data
A92-100
B81-91
Potential
C69-80
Current
D55-68
E39-54
F21-38
G1-20

Current Rating

C(69 points)

Potential Rating

B(84 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Jan 2014

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Property Information

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Full Address

3 Fredellen

Upper Street

Witnesham

IP6 9EW

IPSWICH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1976-1982

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Floor Area

132.0

7.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 84

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CO₂ Emissions

5.2 tonnes/year

39 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

158 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

20 Jan 2014

FiT application

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About IPSWICH

IPSWICH is situated in Suffolk, East of England. Properties in IPSWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). The IP6 postcode district contains over 6200 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, oil

£853.0/yr

Save £170/yr

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Hot Water

£198.0/yr

Save £82/yr

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Lighting

54.0% low energy

£110.0/yr

Save £35/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Good
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Roof

Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, oil

Good

Main Fuel

oil (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 54% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Witnesham Primary School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayIP6 9EX

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Henley Primary School

Primary
📍1.3 miles awayIP6 0QX
?Not yet rated

Grundisburgh Primary School

Primary
📍2.6 miles awayIP13 6XH

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Otley Primary School

Primary
📍2.7 miles awayIP6 9NT

Last inspected: Mar 2023

⚠️Requires improvement

Ormiston Endeavour Academy

Secondary
📍3.2 miles awayIP1 6SG

Last inspected: Mar 2022

Good

Claydon Primary School

Primary
📍3.2 miles awayIP6 0DX

Last inspected: Oct 2022

Good

Claydon High School

Secondary
📍3.2 miles awayIP6 0EG

Last inspected: Sept 2021

Good

Northgate High School

Secondary
📍3.3 miles awayIP4 3DL

Last inspected: Nov 2019

Good

About school ratings: Ofsted ratings range from Outstanding to Inadequate. These ratings are based on inspections of teaching quality, leadership, pupil behavior, and safety. Note that school catchment areas vary - check with the school or local council for admission details.

Data source: School information from Get Information About Schools (GIAS). Distances are approximate. Always verify school catchment areas directly with the school or local education authority.

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Broadband & Connectivity

🚀Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 487 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:487 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:195 Mbps
Maximum:200 Mbps

Available Providers

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What do these speeds mean? 10-30 Mbps: Good for browsing and streaming. 30-100 Mbps: Great for multiple users and HD streaming. 100-300 Mbps: Excellent for 4K streaming and gaming. 300+ Mbps: Perfect for large households and heavy internet use.

Data source: Broadband speeds are from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 report (July 2025 release). Data shows typical speeds available in this postcode area. Actual speeds at this specific property may vary depending on line quality, distance from exchange, and chosen provider. Always verify availability with providers before committing.

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About this EPC: Energy Performance Certificates are valid for 10 years and are required when a property is built, sold, or rented. Learn more about EPCs or book an EPC assessment.

Cost estimates are approximate and actual savings may vary. Find local tradesmen to get accurate quotes for improvements.

Data Sources: This report contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Data from: UK Energy Performance Certificate Register, HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, and Police.uk crime statistics.

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