What kind of home is 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is a 4-bedroom mid-terrace house.

When did 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB last change hands?

51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB last sold for £225,000 in December 2023, around 2 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

The current EPC rating for 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2023. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (1,184 sq ft), around 28 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 34% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 7PB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB use?

The latest EPC at 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

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

Which area is 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB in?

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

Is 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB in a safe area?

Police records around 51 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 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

The closest primary school to 51 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 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB?

The closest bus stop to 51 Downing Close, IP28 7PB is Downing Close, 103m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 722m away.

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

Property type

Mid terrace

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

110 m²

1184 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 51 Downing Close

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

51 Downing Close is a four-bedroom mid-terrace house in Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 7PB). It has a recorded floor area of 110 m² (around 1184 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2023) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87).

At 110 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 41 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£190/sq ft) was about 51.7% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2023 for £225,000.

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Valuation

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

the local market

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms1
Dining roomYes
CloakroomYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.8 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 51 Downing Close, Mildenhall, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7PB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

51 Downing Close has no planning applications on record.

The full report still covers planning activity across the surrounding area.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

51 Downing Close valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£242,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2023)

£225,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 December 2023Most recent
£225,000

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 epc rating, 51 Downing Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,045

Street avg £1,547

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Floor Area

110 m²

Street avg 82 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

2.8 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

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Comparables

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Area

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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

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70 dB

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