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Puddleduck Barn, Clay Hall Lane, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0AQ

7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Floor area
185 m²
1991 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 71
Council tax
Band F
Overview

About Puddleduck Barn

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

Puddleduck Barn is a detached house in Acton, Sudbury, Sudbury (CO10 0AQ). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (August 2014) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in June 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Average to Very Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. Main heating runs on electricity: electricity, unspecified tariff. The latest certificate is from August 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

7 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 3 refused. Past consents include tree works, partial demolition and an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

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

Puddleduck Barn's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 05 Aug 2024

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2014

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C71
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Very Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
—

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2014from Jun 2013
EPC improved fromD58toC71
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
OilElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Walls
AverageVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Puddleduck Barn, Clay Hall Lane, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0AQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A tree works application was refused at Puddleduck Barn in 2023.

  1. Nov 2023
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Application for works to Tree subject to Tree Preservation Order (WS227/G1) - No1 Sycamore Tree (T1) - reduce to a pollard.

    Agent
    Blake Tree Care Limited
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/23/04781
    View planning record
  2. Oct 2023
    Tree WorksTrees
    In report

    Works to tree protected by Tree Preservation Order (WS227/G1) - Reduce 1No Sycamore tree back to previous pruning points by up approx 2 m.

    Agent
    Blake Tree Care Limited
    Documents
    4 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/23/04405
    View planning record
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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

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

Current estimate

£580,000

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 CO10 0AQ: £720,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Clay Hall Lane homes

Three headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating

71 (C)

Street avg 68 (D)

On par

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 196 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.0 t/year

Street avg 6.4 t/year

On par
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Puddleduck Barn

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Larger development activity nearby
£14.99one-off

30-day money-back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Sudbury district page.
Full Sudbury report

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

2/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Vicarage Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 2 schools nearby.

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The full report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around CO10 0AQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for CO10 0AQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for CO10 0AQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

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