What kind of home is 2 East View, IP28 8HU?

2 East View, IP28 8HU is a 2-bedroom semi-detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

What did 2 East View, IP28 8HU sell for?

2 East View, IP28 8HU last sold for £138,000 in December 2013, around 13 years ago. Before that, it sold for £90,000 in May 2002, so prices have been rising over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 East View, IP28 8HU appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between May 2002 and December 2013, 2 East View, IP28 8HU rose from £90,000 to £138,000, a change of £48,000. That works out to roughly +3.8% per year compounded over 12 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 East View, IP28 8HU?

The current EPC rating for 2 East View, IP28 8HU is E with a score of 48 out of 100, lodged in January 2016. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 East View, IP28 8HU?

2 East View, IP28 8HU has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (678 sq ft), around 32 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 40% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8HU. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 East View, IP28 8HU use?

The latest EPC at 2 East View, IP28 8HU records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 East View, IP28 8HU?

2 East View, IP28 8HU 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 2 East View, IP28 8HU in?

2 East View, IP28 8HU sits in Freckenham, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 2 East View, IP28 8HU?

Police records around 2 East View, IP28 8HU 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.

How well connected is 2 East View, IP28 8HU?

The closest bus stop to 2 East View, IP28 8HU is East View, 97m away. In total there are 10 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 East View, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8HU

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

63 m²

678 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 48

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 2 East View

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

2 East View is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Freckenham, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8HU). It has a recorded floor area of 63 m² (around 678 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (January 2016) shows an E (score 48), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since August 2012. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 3-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from January 2016, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Across 2002–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.8% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £217,000 sits 57.2% above the 2013 sale of £138,000. At 63 m² it sits well below the postcode median (109 m² across 10 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 13 years since the last transfer (December 2013).

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
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenSouth-west-facing
Cul-de-sacYes

Building

RefurbishedYes

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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 12 Jan 2026

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2016

EPC Rating

E48

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Expired on 12 January 2026

New assessment needed to sell or let

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2016from Aug 2012

Heating System

Storage HeatersGas Boiler

Replaced storage heaters with gas boiler

Main Fuel

ElectricOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls

ManualFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Immersion (Off-Peak)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached BungalowEPC ENo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 East View, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8HU, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 East View 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.

Current estimate

£217,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.8% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2013)

£138,000

Growth on file: 3.8% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

11 December 2013Most recent
£138,000
+53.3%over 11 years
29 May 2002
£90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 8HU: £322,000 (2023–2018).

Nearby sales in IP28 8HU

On the street

Versus other East View homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 2 East View runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,190

Street avg £2,574

On par

Floor Area

63 m²

Street avg 125 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.9 t/year

Street avg 5.6 t/year

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Comparables

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

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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

122/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

East View — bus stop.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8HU

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.9dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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