What type of property is 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY?

1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY?

The current EPC rating for 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY is D with a score of 67 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY?

1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (797 sq ft). That makes it about 37% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 6BY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY?

1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY is in council tax band C.

Where is 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY located?

1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY sits in Fornham St. Martin, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY in a safe area?

Police records around 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY 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.

Which schools serve 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY?

The closest primary school to 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY is Tollgate Primary School (1.9km), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is St Benedict's Catholic School (2.1km), with 3 secondaries in the surrounding area.

How well connected is 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY?

The closest bus stop to 1 Oak Close, IP28 6BY is Parklands Green, 70m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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1 Oak Close, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6BY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

74 m²

797 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 67

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Social Rental

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Overview

About 1 Oak Close

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

1 Oak Close is a semi-detached house in Fornham St. Martin, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 6BY). It has a recorded floor area of 74 m² (around 797 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a D (score 67), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 2-band jump.

At 74 m² the property is well over the postcode median (55 m² across 24 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

D67

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 16 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromC73toD67

Hot Water

GoodAverage

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

60%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Oak Close, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6BY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Oak 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.

1 Oak Close has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£220,000

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 IP28 6BY: £71,250 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in IP28 6BY

On the street

Versus other Oak Close homes

Four headline reads against 13 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Oak Close outperforms the street on floor area by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

67 (D)

Street avg 65 (D)

Above

Floor Area

74 m²

Street avg 60 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

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.

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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 Bury St Edmunds district page.

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

Crime

122/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Parklands Green — bus stop.

Closest school

1.9 km

Tollgate Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.8dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 6BY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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