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6 Chimney Mills, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6ES

12 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
1
Floor area
253 m²
2723 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 6 Chimney Mills

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

6 Chimney Mills is a four-bedroom detached house in West Stow, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 6ES). It has a recorded floor area of 253 m² (around 2723 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (June 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in March 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include a balcony and a conservatory.

At 253 m² the property is well over the postcode median (152 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 12 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, a porch and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references conservation-area consent, which constrain future alterations. Today's modelled estimate of £600,000 is 37.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£161/sq ft) was about 30.8% below the postcode norm. Last changed hands 11 years ago, in July 2015.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageDouble
  • BalconyYes
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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.

6 Chimney Mills's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jun 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
7.3 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 24 June 2028

1 year remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2015from Mar 2015
EPC improved fromE45toG1
Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
Immersion (Off-Peak)Immersion

Hot water system changed

Windows
Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Low Energy Lighting
63%43%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Jun 2018from Aug 2015
EPC improved fromG1toD58
Heating System
Warm AirHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
ImmersionMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
43%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property has been extended more than once and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 6 Chimney Mills, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6ES, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A a single-storey front extension application was refused at 6 Chimney Mills in 2022.

12 applications on record at 6 Chimney Mills, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6ES

12decisions3extensions72documents2nearby
Flagged:DemolitionConservation area
  1. May 2014
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    Trees in a Conservation Area Notification - (i) Spruce (T1 on plan) - Fell (ii) Norway Spruce (T2 on plan) - Fell

    Conservation Area
    Documents
    3 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/14/0713/TCA
    Full record in report
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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.

6 Chimney Mills valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

On the street

Versus other Chimney Mills homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

6 Chimney Mills is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£1,729

Street avg £3,005

Strongly below

Floor Area

253 m²

Street avg 151 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.3 t/year

Street avg 10.0 t/year

Above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 6 Chimney Mills

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

0.5 km

Cornwallis Close — 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 6ES from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP28 6ES

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.9dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 6ES

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.7dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 6 Chimney Mills, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6ES. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.