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IP11 Suffolk Coastal
East Suffolk Rating D Score: 66 / 100

IP11 is around the national average for energy efficiency.

For the 10,984 homes assessed in IP11, the average energy score comes in at 66 out of 100, placing it around the national average. The national average is 67, which means IP11 performs roughly in line with the rest of the country. The most common rating band is D, with 15.2% of homes rated A or B and 70.2% in the C or D bands. Meanwhile, 2.7% of homes sit in the F or G bands — the least efficient categories. In practical terms, a rating of D means many homes here lose more heat than average — potentially adding £200-400 per year to energy bills compared to a C-rated home.

Houses make up the bulk of the housing in this district. Flats make up a notable 21% of homes here. Around 67% of properties are owner-occupied . Gas central heating is the main fuel source for 87% of homes, which is typical for urban areas across England.

There is genuine room for improvement here. If every recommended upgrade were carried out, the average score could climb from 66 to 82 — a 16-point jump that would lift the typical rating to B. That is a substantial gain, suggesting many homes are missing basic efficiency measures. If you live in IP11 and want to reduce your energy bills, start with our guide to loft insulation — it is one of the most cost-effective upgrades you can make.

EPC Rating Distribution

A
53 (0.5%)
B
1,615 (14.7%)
C
3,577 (32.6%)
D
4,139 (37.7%)
E
1,308 (11.9%)
F
246 (2.2%)
G
46 (0.4%)

Energy Efficiency Score

66
IP11 avg
67
National avg
-1 points vs national average

Potential score if all improvements made: 82 (rating B)

Recommended Improvements

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More data — property types, tenure & fuel

Property Types

6,778
House
172
Maisonette
2,283
Flat
1,751
Bungalow

Tenure

6,536
Owner-occupied
1,817
Private rented
1,332
Social rented

Main Fuel Types

9,584
gas
1,294
electric
70
oil
36
other

Frequently asked questions

What is the average EPC rating in IP11?

Homes in IP11 have an average EPC rating of D, scoring 66 out of 100 for energy efficiency. That figure comes from 10,984 certificates issued across the district.

This is broadly in line with the national average of 67 — neither particularly efficient nor particularly wasteful. A D rating typically means higher-than-necessary heating bills, especially in older properties without adequate insulation.

What percentage of homes in IP11 are rated F or G?

2.7% of homes in IP11 fall into the F or G bands — the lowest energy efficiency ratings. Nationally, the figure is 2.9%.

This is actually better than the national picture, suggesting the housing stock in IP11 is in relatively good shape — though any home rated F or G would still benefit enormously from basic upgrades. Landlords should note that F and G rated properties cannot legally be rented out under current MEES rules.

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