What energy rating does Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY have?

The current EPC rating for Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY is E with a score of 47 out of 100, lodged in March 2026. It has dropped from a C recorded in February 2010 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY?

Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (603 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY heated?

The latest EPC at Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY?

Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY located?

Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY sits in Ipswich. It falls within the IP1 postcode district.

How safe is the area around Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY?

Police records around Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY show an average of 332 reported crimes per month over the last 17 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 36% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY?

The closest primary school to Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY is St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich (360m), one of 27 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Suffolk New College (951m), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY?

The closest bus stop to Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, IP1 1EY is Willis Building, 116m away. The nearest bus option is Old Cattle Market Bus Station, 327m away.

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Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, Ipswich, IP1 1EY

Property type

End terrace

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

56 m²

603 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 47

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About Elliston House

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Elliston House is an end-of-terrace house in Ipswich (IP1 1EY). It has a recorded floor area of 56 m² (around 603 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band A. At 56 m² this is the 4th smallest of 8 units on EPC record in Elliston House, where floor areas span 34–112 m². The building's EPC ratings span E to C, with this unit at the bottom. On EPC score it ranks last in the building (47 versus a best of 77). The latest certificate (March 2026) shows an E (score 47), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. Earlier certificates rated it C (February 2010); the latest reading is 2 bands lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Poor and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 71), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

It lags the bulk of the postcode on energy efficiency (less efficient than 88% of similar EPCs).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Elliston House's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 5)

Mar 2026

EPC Rating

E47

Main Heating

Electric

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

1.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 14 March 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2010from Feb 2010

EPC improved fromC71toD65

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Feb 2020from Mar 2010

EPC improved fromD65toF31

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting

50%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Mar 2026from Feb 2022

EPC improved fromF22toE47

Heating System

Storage HeatersRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Heating Controls

ManualProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Roof insulation improved

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era1st Floor FlatEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Elliston House, Flat 4, 12 Elm Street, Ipswich, IP1 1EY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Elliston House has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Elliston House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£123,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP1 1EY: £165,000 (2026–2026).

Nearby sales in IP1 1EY

On the street

Versus other Elm Street homes

Four headline reads against 30 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for Elliston House lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

47 (E)

Street avg 67 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

56 m²

Street avg 60 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 3.2 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Willis Building — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich. 33 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP1 1EY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

56.7dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP1 1EY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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