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Energy Performance Certificate

9 Minsmere Road

IP3 9GF

IPSWICH

Current

C

73

Potential

B

81

At a Glance

About This Property

This detached house is located in IPSWICH, IP3 9GF. The property offers 171m² (1841 sq ft) of spacious living space with 8 habitable rooms. It is a modern property built in the 2000s. The property holds an EPC rating of C (73/100), meeting the government's target standard for energy efficiency. With recommended improvements, it could achieve a B rating (81/100). The gas central heating system has good efficiency, indicating a relatively modern, well-maintained boiler. The walls feature cavity wall insulation with good efficiency ratings, providing solid thermal performance. 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 £2530, comprising £1859 for heating, £459 for hot water, and £212 for lighting. The property produces 4.6 tonnes of CO2 per year, which is moderate for a UK home. The property last sold in November 2023 for £430,000, with 2 recorded sales in our database.

How Does 9 Minsmere Road Compare?

With an energy efficiency score of 73/100, this IPSWICH property is above average, performing better than 60% of UK properties. Energy costs of £2530 annually are £730 above the UK average. Improvements could reduce bills significantly. At 171m², 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 IP3 postcode district.

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How This Property Compares

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vs UK Average

This property73
Average60
+22% better
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vs IPSWICH

This property73
Average62
+18% better
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vs IP3

This property73
Average61
+20% better

National Ranking: With an EPC score of 73/100, this property is good and performs better than approximately 60% of UK homes for energy efficiency.

Top 40% nationally

Energy Costs: £1819/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(73 points)

Potential Rating

B(81 points)

With recommended improvements

Based on assessment dated 19 Sept 2023

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Property Information

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Full Address

9 Minsmere Road

IP3 9GF

IPSWICH

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Property Type

House

Detached

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Construction Age

England and Wales: 2003-2006

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Floor Area

171.0

8.0 total rooms

7.0 heated

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Tenure

Owner-occupied

Efficiency Score

73 / 100

Potential: 81

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CO₂ Emissions

4.6 tonnes/year

27 kg/m²

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Energy Consumption

155 kWh/m²/year

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Last Inspected

19 Sept 2023

marketed sale

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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). This property performs better than most homes in the area. Heating costs are £1148 above the local average, suggesting room for improvement. The IP3 postcode district contains over 11800 registered properties.

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Location & Nearby Area

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Property Sale History

£430,000

17 November 2023

Type: Detached

+£35,000(+8.9%)

vs previous sale

£395,000

13 October 2021

Type: Detached

Market Insights: This property has sold 2 times since 2015. Value has increased by 8.9% over this period.

Annual Energy Costs

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Heating

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

£1859.0/yr

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Hot Water

£459.0/yr

Save £265/yr

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Lighting

100.0% low energy

£212.0/yr

Building Elements

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Walls

Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Roof

Pitched, insulated (assumed)

Good
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Windows

Fully double glazed

Good
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Floor

Solid, insulated (assumed)

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Heating System

Boiler and radiators, mains gas

Good

Main Fuel

mains gas (not community)

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Lighting

Low energy lighting in all fixed outlets

Very Good
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Nearby Schools

Within 3 miles of this property

Ravenswood Community Primary School

Primary
📍0.2 miles awayIP3 9UA

Last inspected: Mar 2018

Good

Ipswich Academy

Secondary
📍0.6 miles awayIP3 0SP

Last inspected: Mar 2019

Good

Morland Church of England Primary School

Primary
📍0.9 miles awayIP3 0LH

Last inspected: Sept 2022

Good

Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayIP3 0EW

Last inspected: Feb 2022

Good

Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy

Primary
📍1.1 miles awayIP3 9JL

Last inspected: Oct 2019

Good

Broke Hall Community Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayIP4 5XD

Last inspected: Jun 2023

Good

Rose Hill Primary

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayIP3 8DL

Last inspected: Jun 2022

⚠️Requires improvement

Cliff Lane Primary School

Primary
📍1.6 miles awayIP3 0PJ

Last inspected: Jan 2020

⚠️Requires improvement

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
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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

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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.

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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.

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