What type of property is 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ is a semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ last sold for £161,000 in May 2022, around 4 years ago. Before that, it sold for £10,000,000 in November 2017, so prices have been falling over 4 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between November 2017 and May 2022, 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ fell from £10,000,000 to £161,000, a change of £9,839,000. That works out to roughly -60.2% per year compounded over 4 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ have?

The current EPC rating for 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in December 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in August 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (592 sq ft). That makes it about 10% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8BQ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ had any planning applications?

8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ has 2 planning records on file (2 approved), most recent in August 2021. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ 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.

Where is 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ located?

8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ sits in Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

Police records around 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ 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.

Which schools serve 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

The closest primary school to 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ is Beck Row Primary Academy (671m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ?

The closest bus stop to 8 Druids Close, IP28 8BQ is Parkside, 144m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 Druids Close, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8BQ

2 planning records

Property type

Semi-detached

Floor 01

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

55 m²

592 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 8 Druids Close

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

8 Druids Close is a semi-detached house in Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8BQ). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band A. At 55 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (55–73 m²). The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the bottom. The latest certificate (December 2021) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in August 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Poor to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 69). Main heating runs on electricity.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include new windows, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2017–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at -60.2% per year. Sold May 2022 for £161,000. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

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Valuation

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Dec 2021

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Electric & Gas

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.4 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2021from Aug 2009

EPC improved fromE54toD68

Heating System

Warm AirGas Boiler

Heating system upgraded to a more efficient system

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Druids Close, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8BQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Aug 2021
RenovationAmendment
In report
Non material amendment to DC/19/1541/FUL - proposed reduction in roof pitch to 30 degrees and replacement of existing kitchen/living/dining room windows with double patio doors (proposed elevation C - south-western)
Agent
RPS Design Group Ltd
New Windows
Documents
5 docs on file
Reference
NMA(A)/19/1541
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Feb 2021
Conditions
In report
Application to discharge condition 9 (Site Landscaping) of DC/19/1541/FUL
Agent
RPS Design Group Ltd
Documents
4 docs on file
Reference
DCON(A)/19/1541
View planning record

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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.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£174,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -60.2% per year over 4 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£161,000

Growth on file: -60.2% per year over 4 years.

Sales timeline

19 May 2022Most recent
£161,000
-98.4%over 4 years
24 November 2017
£10,000,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 8BQ: £180,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in IP28 8BQ

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On the street

Versus other Druids Close homes

Four headline reads against 9 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On price per m², 8 Druids Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,927

Street avg £2,685

Strongly above

Floor Area

55 m²

Street avg 61 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

2.4 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Parkside — bus stop.

Closest school

0.7 km

Beck Row Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP28 8BQ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8BQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.5dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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