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5 Star Lane

IP24 3AJ

Thetford

Current

C

69

Potential

B

88

At a Glance

About This Property

This terraced house is located in Thetford, IP24 3AJ. The property offers 78mยฒ (840 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 4 habitable rooms. It is a post-war property from the mid-20th century. 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 (88/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The loft insulation is rated very good, meeting or exceeding the recommended 270mm depth for optimal thermal performance. Double glazing is installed throughout the property, providing good thermal and acoustic insulation. Estimated annual energy costs are ยฃ691, comprising ยฃ498 for heating, ยฃ108 for hot water, and ยฃ85 for lighting. The property produces 3.0 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is low for a UK home. The property last sold in December 2021 for ยฃ185,000.

How Does 5 Star Lane Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 69/100, this Thetford property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Annual energy costs of ยฃ691 are approximately ยฃ1109 below the UK average of ยฃ1800, representing significant savings. At 3.0 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 IP24 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 Thetford

This property69
Average67
+3% better
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vs IP24

This property69
Average62
+11% 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: ยฃ178/year less than the Thetford average

Energy Efficiency Rating

๐Ÿ“Š 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(88 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 24 Jun 2021

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Property Information

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Full Address

5 Star Lane

IP24 3AJ

Thetford

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Property Type

House

End-Terrace

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 1967-1975

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Floor Area

78.0 mยฒ

4.0 total rooms

4.0 heated

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Tenure

Rented (private)

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Efficiency Score

69 / 100

Potential: 88

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COโ‚‚ Emissions

3.0 tonnes/year

39 kg/mยฒ

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Energy Consumption

221 kWh/mยฒ/year

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Last Inspected

24 Jun 2021

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About Thetford

Thetford is situated in Suffolk, East of England. Properties in Thetford have an average EPC rating of D (score 67/100). Heating costs are ยฃ371 below the Thetford average, offering good value. The IP24 postcode district contains over 9700 registered properties.

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Property Sale History

ยฃ185,000

9 December 2021

Type: Terraced

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

ยฃ498.0/yr

Save ยฃ116/yr

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Hot Water

ยฃ108.0/yr

Save ยฃ43/yr

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Lighting

67.0% low energy

ยฃ85.0/yr

Save ยฃ21/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, filled cavity

Average
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Roof

Pitched, 300 mm loft insulation

Very Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, no insulation (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good
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Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in 67% of fixed outlets

Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

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๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIP24 3DP
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Norwich Road Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIP24 2HT

Last inspected: Mar 2022

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Redcastle Family School

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๐Ÿ“0.4 miles awayโ€ขIP24 3PU

Last inspected: Nov 2022

โœ“Good

Queensway Infant Academy and Nursery

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The Bishop's Church of England Primary Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.6 miles awayโ€ขIP24 1EB

Last inspected: Sept 2022

โš ๏ธRequires improvement

Drake Primary School

Primary
๐Ÿ“0.8 miles awayโ€ขIP24 1JW

Last inspected: Nov 2021

โœ“Good

Admirals Academy

Primary
๐Ÿ“1 miles awayโ€ขIP24 2JT

Last inspected: Jan 2022

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Last inspected: Sept 2022

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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

๐Ÿš€Ultrafast Broadband

Average download speed: 500 Mbps

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Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
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Upload Speed

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

Available Providers

Virgin MediaHyperopticBTSkyTalkTalk

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

Higher Crime214 incidents/month

The surrounding area (1-mile radius) experiences higher crime levels

Most Common Incidents

April 2026
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violent crime

96 incidents (45%)

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Anti-social behaviour

45 incidents (21%)

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Criminal damage

18 incidents (8%)

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Public order

14 incidents (7%)

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Shoplifting

9 incidents (4%)

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.

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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