What kind of home is 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF?

4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF sell for?

4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF last sold for £290,000 in July 2002, around 24 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in November 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF?

4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (1,991 sq ft), around 37 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 10% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 6AF. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF use?

The latest EPC at 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF?

4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF 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 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF in?

4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF sits in Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF?

Police records around 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF show an average of 122 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF?

The closest primary school to 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF is St Mary's Church of England Academy (1.8km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mildenhall College Academy (853m).

What is the nearest station to 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF?

The closest bus stop to 4 Chestnut Close, IP28 6AF is Bull Inn, 29m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 1.5km away.

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4 Chestnut Close, Barton Mills, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6AF

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

185 m²

1991 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 4 Chestnut Close

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

4 Chestnut Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Barton Mills, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 6AF). It has a recorded floor area of 185 m² (around 1991 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (November 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since September 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 82).

Untraded for 24 years, with the last transfer in July 2002. Today's modelled estimate of £585,000 sits 101.7% above the 2002 sale of £290,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£146/sq ft) was about 23% below the postcode norm. 5 bedrooms is on the larger side for this postcode, where 4 is the typical count.

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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms4
Utility roomYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

GarageDouble

Building

Heating systemGas

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Nov 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 November 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2022from Sept 2012

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Chestnut Close, Barton Mills, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6AF, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Chestnut Close has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

2 notable applications 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.

4 Chestnut Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£585,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2002)

£290,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

14 July 2002Most recent
£290,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 6AF: £415,000 (2021–2002).

Nearby sales in IP28 6AF

On the street

Versus other Chestnut Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 4 Chestnut Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,568

Street avg £2,527

Strongly below

Floor Area

185 m²

Street avg 170 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 4.9 t/year

On par

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£641k

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4 bed

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1 Cornwallis Close, West Stow

IP28 6EU

4 bed2 bath

£500k

1 Chestnut Close, Barton Mills

IP28 6AF

4 bed3 bath

£479k

1 Chimney Mills, West Stow

IP28 6ES

3 bed

£386k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Fornham St Martin

IP28 6UU

3 bed2 bath

£595k

1 Birkdale Court, Fornham St Martin

IP28 6XF

£321k

1 Bury Road, Flempton

IP28 6EJ

3 bed1 bath

£649k

1 Church Lane, Barton Mills

IP28 6AU

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Bury St Edmunds district page.

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Crime

122/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.0 km

Bull Inn — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Mildenhall College Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP28 6AF from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.9dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 6AF

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

48.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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