What type of property is 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is a 2-bedroom end-of-terrace house.

When did 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ last change hands?

1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ last sold for £195,000 in September 2019, around 7 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £142,995 in October 2009. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

Across 3 sales between October 2009 and September 2019, 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ rose from £142,995 to £195,000, a change of £52,005. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 10 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

The current EPC rating for 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is C with a score of 76 out of 100, lodged in October 2019. It has dropped from a B recorded in September 2009. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (646 sq ft), around 30 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8GZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ heated?

The latest EPC at 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ 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.

Where is 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ located?

1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ sits in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

Police records around 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ show an average of 122 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 45% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (24% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

The closest primary school to 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is St Christopher's CEVCP School (377m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

The closest bus stop to 1 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is Larch Way, 131m away. The nearest rail option is Kennett Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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1 Beech Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GZ

3 sales on record

Property type

End terrace

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

60 m²

646 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 76

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 1 Beech Drive

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

1 Beech Drive is a two-bedroom end-of-terrace house in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8GZ). It has a recorded floor area of 60 m² (around 646 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band B. The latest certificate (October 2019) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (September 2009); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good; while wall efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 91).

Across 2009–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £215,000 is 10.3% above the 2019 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£302/sq ft) was about 60% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 60 m² it's 22.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (77 m² median across 15 EPCs). Sold September 2019 for £195,000.

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

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Oct 2019

EPC Rating

C76

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

1.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 30 October 2029

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2019from Sept 2009

EPC improved fromB84toC76

Hot Water

Very GoodGood

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 1 Beech Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Beech Drive has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

1 Beech Drive saw 3 transfers in just over a decade — high turnover for the postcode.

Current estimate

£215,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 10 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£195,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 10 years.

Sales timeline

16 September 2019Most recent
£195,000
+8.4%over 3 years
11 March 2016
£179,950
+25.8%over 6 years
8 October 2009
£142,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 8GZ: £250,000 (2026–2022).

Nearby sales in IP28 8GZ

On the street

Versus other Beech Drive homes

Four headline reads against 14 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Beech Drive is notably below the street on floor area.

Price per m²

£3,250

Street avg £2,519

Above

Floor Area

60 m²

Street avg 86 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.6 t/year

Street avg 2.2 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

£184k

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3 bed3 bath

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1 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge

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3 bed2 bath

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3 bed1 bath

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3 bed1 bath

£502k

1 Aspal Lane, Beck Row

IP28 8BH

3 bed3 bath

£550k

1 Beeches Road, West Row

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3 bed2 bath

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

Larch Way — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 km

St Christopher's CEVCP School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8GZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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