What kind of home is 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is a semi-detached house.

What energy rating does 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB have?

The current EPC rating for 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is D with a score of 60 out of 100, lodged in June 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (506 sq ft). That makes it about 45% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 7PB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB use?

The latest EPC at 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB had any planning applications?

4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB has an active planning application for renovation (ref. DC/26/0446/HH), filed in March 2026 by DG Accessible Designs, currently awaiting a decision. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB in?

4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB sits in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

Police records around 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

The closest primary school to 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is St Mary's Church of England Academy (452m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Mildenhall College Academy (762m).

How well connected is 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

The closest bus stop to 4 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is Downing Close, 103m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 722m away.

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4 Downing Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7PB

1 planning record

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

47 m²

506 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 60

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 Downing Close

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

4 Downing Close is a semi-detached house in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 7PB). It has a recorded floor area of 47 m² (around 506 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (June 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in April 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Average, lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good and main heating went from Poor to Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and roof efficiency dropped from Good to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 82), a 2-band jump.

One planning application is currently pending a decision in 2026. At 47 m² it sits well below the postcode median (84 m² across 41 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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Valuation

against the asking price

Risks

planning & flood

Sold prices

similar homes nearby

Trends

the local market

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)

Jun 2021

EPC Rating

D60

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jun 2021from Apr 2009

EPC improved fromE49toD60

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

PoorAverage

Hot water efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting

0%71%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Downing Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

There is a planning application currently awaiting a decision.

Mar 2026
RenovationFull
In report
Householder planning application - ramped access to front elevation
Agent
DG Accessible Designs
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
DC/26/0446/HH
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What's in 4 Downing Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7PB's planning history?

Refusals, disputes and full decisions on this property and nearby, in the report.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

Current estimate

£163,000

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 7PB: £200,000 (2024–2023).

Nearby sales in IP28 7PB

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On the street

Versus other Downing Close homes

Four headline reads against 41 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 4 Downing Close runs well behind the street norm.

EPC Rating

60 (D)

Street avg 68 (D)

Strongly below

Floor Area

47 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

On par

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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Crime

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Downing Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

St Mary's Church of England Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP28 7PB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.2dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 7PB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

41.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

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