What kind of home is 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ last change hands?

15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ last sold for £149,995 in April 2010, around 16 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in February 2021. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (829 sq ft), around 26 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ use?

The latest EPC at 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is in council tax band C.

Which area is 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ in?

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

Is 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ in a safe area?

Police records around 15 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.

What schools are near 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

The closest primary school to 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is St Christopher's CEVCP School (377m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ?

The closest bus stop to 15 Beech Drive, IP28 8GZ is Larch Way, 131m away. The nearest rail option is Kennett Rail Station, 2.8km away.

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

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

77 m²

829 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Beech Drive

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

15 Beech Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8GZ). It has a recorded floor area of 77 m² (around 829 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2021) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, 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 87).

Untraded for 16 years, with the last transfer in April 2010. Today's modelled estimate of £247,000 sits 64.7% above the 2010 sale of £149,995.

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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2
Utility roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageYes

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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)

Feb 2021

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 February 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Beech Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8GZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 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.

15 Beech Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£247,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2010)

£149,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

29 April 2010Most recent
£149,995

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.

EPC Rating for 15 Beech Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,948

Street avg £2,612

Strongly below

Floor Area

77 m²

Street avg 85 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.3 t/year

Street avg 2.1 t/year

On par

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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.

£236k

1 Aster Close, Red Lodge

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1 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge

IP28 8XJ

3 bed2 bath

£275k

1 Aspal Way, Beck Row

IP28 8FE

3 bed1 bath

£182k

1 Bergamot Close, Red Lodge

IP28 8SL

3 bed2 bath

£338k

1 Beck Lodge Barns, Queens Close, Beck Row

IP28 8HQ

3 bed1 bath

£502k

1 Aspal Lane, Beck Row

IP28 8BH

3 bed3 bath

£215k

1 Beech Drive, Red Lodge

IP28 8GZ

2 bed2 bath

£550k

1 Beeches Road, West Row

IP28 8NP

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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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 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

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