What kind of home is Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS?

Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS is a 3-bedroom detached house.

When did Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS last change hands?

Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS last sold for £280,000 in September 2014, around 12 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS?

The current EPC rating for Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in March 2015. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS?

Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (1,195 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 20% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP22 1DS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS use?

The latest EPC at Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS had any planning applications?

Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS has 1 planning record on file (1 approved), most recent in April 2005. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS?

Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS in?

Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS sits in Botesdale, Diss, Diss. It falls within the IP22 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS in a safe area?

Police records around Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS show an average of 2 reported crimes per month over the last 5 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS?

The closest primary school to Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS is St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (529m).

What is the nearest station to Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS?

The closest bus stop to Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, IP22 1DS is The Bell, 194m away. In total there are 14 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

111 m²

1195 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Hill Haven

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

Hill Haven is a three-bedroom detached house in Botesdale, Diss, Diss (IP22 1DS). It has a recorded floor area of 111 m² (around 1195 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (March 2015) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Very Poor to Very Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 73). Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from March 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

Today's modelled estimate of £443,000 sits 58.2% above the 2014 sale of £280,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£234/sq ft) was about 27.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in September 2014. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2005.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

Bedrooms3

Energy

Energy performance

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

Hill Haven'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 26 Mar 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2015

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

5.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2015from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE44toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Roof Insulation

UninsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation installed or upgraded to 250mm+

Low Energy Lighting

6%92%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Hill Haven, Bridewell Lane, Botesdale, Diss, IP22 1DS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Apr 2005
New BuildFull
In report
Erection of bungalow & garage.
Reference
0134/05/
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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.

Hill Haven valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£443,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2014)

£280,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

25 September 2014Most recent
£280,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP22 1DS: £500,000 (2025–2020).

Nearby sales in IP22 1DS

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On the street

Versus other Bridewell Lane homes

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

On habitable rooms, Hill Haven stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,523

Street avg £2,364

On par

Floor Area

111 m²

Street avg 134 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

5.9 t/year

Street avg 6.0 t/year

On par

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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 Diss district page.

Full Diss 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

The Bell — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP22 1DS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP22 1DS

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

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65 dB

70 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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