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Candlemas Barn, Flempton, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6EQ

7 planning records
Property type
Detached
Habitable rooms
7
From EPC
Floor area
216 m²
2325 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 68
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About Candlemas Barn

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

Candlemas Barn is a detached house in Flempton, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 6EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 216 m² (around 2325 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (August 2026) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since May 2011. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Today's modelled estimate of £760,000 sits 52% above the 2013 sale of £500,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£215/sq ft) was about 51% above the typical sold price in the postcode. 7 planning records sit against the property, 5 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension and tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent and conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. At 216 m² it's 20% larger than the typical home in the postcode (180 m² median across 3 EPCs). Last changed hands 14 years ago, in January 2013.

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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.

Candlemas Barn's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Aug 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D68
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Average
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
6.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 3 August 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2026from May 2011
Windows
Full DoubleHigh Performance

High performance glazing installed

Roof
GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
7%98%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has been extended more than once, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Candlemas Barn, Flempton, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Candlemas Barn has a listed-building consent on record — alterations to a listed property are tightly controlled.

7 applications on record at Candlemas Barn, Flempton, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6EQ

7decisions2extensions40documents2nearby
Flagged:Listed buildingConservation area
  1. Dec 2007
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    TCA07/1551 - Trees in a Conservation Area NotificationReduce height to five metres to three Ash trees (1,2 and 3 on plan), one Hawthorn tree (4 on plan) and three Elm trees (5, 6 and 7 on plan).

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    SE/07/1777
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ConditionsDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

+ 4 more applications in the report

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (7 on record)
  • All 7 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 40 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.
Current estimate

£760,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£500,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 January 2013Most recent

    £500,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in IP28 6EQ: £305,000 (2024–2000).

On the street

Versus the street

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

EPC Rating for Candlemas Barn runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

216 m²

Street avg 181 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 9.8 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Candlemas Barn

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - 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
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.

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

Church — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area 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 IP28 6EQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP28 6EQ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 6EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.9dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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