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⚠️ High Energy Cost Property

Energy Performance Certificate

7a Cobbold Road

IP11 7JA

FELIXSTOWE

Current

G

1

Potential

C

71

This G-Rated Property Costs Significantly More to Run

This Property

£3,295

estimated per year

UK Average

£1,800

per year

After Improvements

£790

potential per year

This property costs approximately £1,495 more per year than the UK average. Recommended improvements could save up to £2,505 annually.

⚖️ Landlord Legal Compliance — Action Required

This G-rated property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without a valid registered exemption. Fines of up to £30,000 apply. Immediate improvements are required to reach at least an E rating.

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🏛️ BUS Grant

£7,500

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Free

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How to Improve This G-Rated Property

With the right upgrades, this property could reach a C rating — saving up to £2,505 per year. Improvements are ranked by return on investment.

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Payback
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Current Costs
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Air Source Heat Pump

Ultra-efficient heating with £7,500 government grant. OVO: MCS certified installation.

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External Wall Insulation

Your walls are rated Very Poor. External insulation can dramatically cut heat loss.

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Why Does This Property Have a G Rating?

This detached flat is located in FELIXSTOWE, IP11 7JA. The property offers 58m² (624 sq ft) of modest-sized living space with 2 habitable rooms. It is a period property with Victorian or earlier origins. Currently rated G (1/100) for energy efficiency, this property would benefit significantly from energy improvements. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a C rating (71/100). The solid walls lack insulation. Solid wall insulation (external or internal) typically costs £8,000-£14,000 but can reduce heat loss by up to 35% and improve your EPC rating by 1-2 bands. Double glazing is installed, though the efficiency rating suggests older units. Modern low-E double glazing can be up to 40% more efficient than units installed before 2002. Estimated annual energy costs are £3295, comprising £2738 for heating, £437 for hot water, and £120 for lighting. The property produces 8.5 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is high for a UK home. IMPORTANT FOR LANDLORDS: With an EPC rating of G, this property does not meet the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES). Since April 2020, landlords cannot legally let properties rated F or G without registering a valid exemption. Penalties for non-compliance can reach up to £30,000. Immediate improvements are required to bring the property to at least an E rating.

Energy Efficiency Rating

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

Current Rating

G(1 points)

Achievable Rating

C(71 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 20 Dec 2022

What's Causing the Poor Energy Rating?

The EPC assessor rated each element of this property. Poor and average ratings are the biggest opportunities for improvement.

🧱 Walls

Solid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

Very Poor

🏗️ Roof

(another dwelling above)

🪟 Windows

Fully double glazed

Average

📦 Floor

Suspended, no insulation (assumed)

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

Very Poor

🚿 Hot Water

NaN

Average

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy — No low energy lighting

Very Poor

Property Information

📍

Full Address

7a Cobbold Road

IP11 7JA

FELIXSTOWE

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Property Type

Flat

Detached

📅

Construction Age

England and Wales: before 1900

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Floor Area

58.0

2.0 total rooms

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CO₂ Emissions

8.5 tonnes/year

147 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

868 kWh/m²/year

G-Rated Properties in FELIXSTOWE

FELIXSTOWE properties with G ratings are among the least energy efficient in the area. Properties in this postcode district (IP11) that have undergone improvement works have seen significant increases in EPC ratings and corresponding reductions in energy bills.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Annual Running Costs — Current vs Potential

🔥 Heating

No system present: electric heaters assumed

£2738 /yr

Save £2205/yr with improvements

🚿 Hot Water

£437 /yr

Save £240/yr with improvements

💡 Lighting

0.0% low energy

£120 /yr

Save £60/yr with improvements

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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Fairfield Infant School

Primary
📍0.4 miles awayIP11 9JB

Last inspected: Feb 2023

Good

Colneis Junior School

Primary
📍0.7 miles awayIP11 9HH

Last inspected: Dec 2022

Good

Langer Primary Academy

Primary
📍1 miles awayIP11 2HL

Last inspected: Sept 2023

Good

Kingsfleet Primary School

Primary
📍1 miles awayIP11 9LY

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Set Felix

Primary
📍1 miles awayIP11 9ED
?Not yet rated

Grange Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayIP11 2LA

Last inspected: Nov 2022

Good

Felixstowe School

Secondary
📍1.2 miles awayIP11 9QR

Last inspected: Dec 2021

⚠️Requires improvement

Trimley St Mary Primary School

Primary
📍1.9 miles awayIP11 0ST

Last inspected: May 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: 500 Mbps

⚡ Gigabit Available
⬇️

Download Speed

Minimum:30 Mbps
Average:500 Mbps
Maximum:1000 Mbps
⬆️

Upload Speed

Minimum:50 Mbps
Average:200 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.

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