Energy Performance Certificate
4a Purplett Street
IP2 8HH
IPSWICH
Current
D
65
Potential
C
77
At a Glance
About This Property
This semi-detached flat is located in IPSWICH, IP2 8HH. The property offers 44m² (474 sq ft) of compact living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a 1990s-era home. With an EPC rating of D (65/100), this property is around the UK average for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (77/100). The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are £1426, comprising £963 for heating, £357 for hot water, and £106 for lighting. The property produces 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in July 2017 for £75,000. For landlords: This rental property with a D rating is positioned above the current minimum standard. With proposed changes to require a C rating by 2028, modest improvements now could future-proof your compliance.
How Does 4a Purplett Street Compare?
With an energy efficiency score of 65/100, this IPSWICH property is around the national average for UK homes. At £1426 per year, energy costs are below the national average of £1800. With 44m² of space, this is a more compact property compared to the UK average of 87m². At 2.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, emissions are below the UK average of 4.5 tonnes.
Data source: Comparisons based on UK national statistics from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.This property is located in the IP2 postcode district.
How This Property Compares
vs UK Average
vs IPSWICH
vs IP2
National Ranking: With an EPC score of 65/100, this property is average and performs better than approximately 45% of UK homes for energy efficiency.
Top 55% nationally
Energy Costs: £715/year more than the IPSWICH average
Energy Efficiency Rating
📊 Official EPC Register DataCurrent Rating
Potential Rating
With recommended improvements
Based on assessment dated 8 Nov 2023
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Property Information
Full Address
4a Purplett Street
IP2 8HH
IPSWICH
Property Type
Flat
Semi-Detached
Construction Age
England and Wales: 1996-2002
Floor Area
44.0 m²
2.0 total rooms
2.0 heated
Tenure
Rented (private)
Efficiency Score
65 / 100
Potential: 77
CO₂ Emissions
2.5 tonnes/year
57 kg/m²
Energy Consumption
337 kWh/m²/year
Last Inspected
8 Nov 2023
rental
About IPSWICH
IPSWICH is situated in Suffolk, East of England. Properties in IPSWICH have an average EPC rating of D (score 62/100). Heating costs are £252 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The IP2 postcode district contains over 12200 registered properties.
Location & Nearby Area
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Property Sale History
£75,000
31 July 2017
Type: Flat
Annual Energy Costs
Heating
Room heaters, electric
£963.0/yr
Save £545/yr
Hot Water
£357.0/yr
Save £88/yr
Lighting
83.0% low energy
£106.0/yr
Building Elements
Walls
Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
Roof
(another dwelling above)
Windows
Fully double glazed
Floor
Solid, limited insulation (assumed)
Heating System
Room heaters, electric
Main Fuel
electricity (not community)
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets
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View UK Property Insights →Nearby Schools
Within 3 miles of this property
Hillside Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy
SecondaryLast inspected: Mar 2022
Cliff Lane Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2020
Halifax Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Dec 2019
St Helen's Primary School
PrimaryLast inspected: Jul 2023
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich
PrimaryLast inspected: Nov 2018
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich
PrimaryLast inspected: Oct 2023
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery
PrimaryLast inspected: Jan 2019
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.
Broadband & Connectivity
Average download speed: 500 Mbps
Download Speed
Upload Speed
Available Providers
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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Area Safety
The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels
Most Common Incidents
April 2026violent crime
184 incidents (38%)
Shoplifting
80 incidents (17%)
Public order
45 incidents (9%)
Criminal damage
43 incidents (9%)
Theft
29 incidents (6%)
About this data: Crime statistics show incidents reported during April 2026 within a 1-mile radius. Data from Police.uk, updated monthly.
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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.
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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.