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4 South Lodge Drive, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TQ

Extendable2 planning records
Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
5
Floor area
206 m²
2217 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 79
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 4 South Lodge Drive

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

4 South Lodge Drive is a five-bedroom detached house in Fornham St. Genevieve, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 6TQ). It has a recorded floor area of 206 m² (around 2217 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1983-1990. The latest certificate (June 2019) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. When first surveyed in March 2017 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Good to Average. Main heating runs on electricity. Other recorded features include outbuildings. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. On the market in June 2018 and unlisted since — roughly 8 years. Today's modelled estimate of £714,000 is 32.2% above the 2018 sale price. 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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • FireplaceYes

Outside

  • GarageDouble
  • OutbuildingsYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 2)
Jun 2019

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C79
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Heat Pump
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.0 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 27 June 2029

2 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2019from Mar 2017
EPC improved fromD57toC79
Heating System
Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel
GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
26%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centuryDetached HouseEPC CExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasPermanent outbuildings

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

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 South Lodge Drive, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at 4 South Lodge Drive, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TQ

2decisions16documents2nearby
  1. Mar 2012
    Tree WorksTrees
    Outcome in report

    TPO30(1960)8 - Tree Preservation Order ApplicationFell four Poplar trees (T1 - T4 on plan) and one Hornbeam tree (T5 on plan) in rear garden of property (as amended following site visit - amended species)

    Documents
    5 docs on file
    Reference
    SE/12/0075/TPO
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full, plus 2 notable nearby
  • The 16 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.

4 South Lodge Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£714,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2018)

£540,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 3 June 2018Most recent

    £540,000

Median price across the last 4 sales in IP28 6TQ: £225,500 (2018–1997).

Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 South Lodge Drive

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
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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£479k

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£386k

1 Carnoustie Drive, Fornham St Martin

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3 bed2 bath
£649k

1 Church Lane, Barton Mills

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£321k

1 Bury Road, Flempton

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3 bed1 bath
£595k

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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.
Full Bury St Edmunds report

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

2.0 km

Tollgate Primary School. 5 schools nearby.

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

49.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 6TQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.6dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 South Lodge Drive, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6TQ. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.