What type of property is 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

8 The Street, IP28 8HZ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ last change hands?

8 The Street, IP28 8HZ last sold for £238,000 in August 2011, around 15 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £182,500 in September 2006. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between September 2006 and August 2011, 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ rose from £182,500 to £238,000, a change of £55,500. That works out to roughly +5.6% per year compounded over 5 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

The current EPC rating for 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ is E with a score of 53 out of 100, lodged in January 2026. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

8 The Street, IP28 8HZ has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (1,378 sq ft), around 43 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 31% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8HZ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ heated?

The latest EPC at 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

8 The Street, IP28 8HZ is in council tax band C.

Where is 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ located?

8 The Street, IP28 8HZ sits in Freckenham, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

Police records around 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ 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 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

The closest primary school to 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ is Isleham Church of England Primary School (2.9km).

What is the nearest station to 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ?

The closest bus stop to 8 The Street, IP28 8HZ is Golden Boar, 8m away. In total there are 7 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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8 The Street, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8HZ

3 sales on record

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

128 m²

1378 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 53

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Overview

About 8 The Street

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

8 The Street is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Freckenham, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8HZ). It has a recorded floor area of 128 m² (around 1378 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows an E (score 53), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 2 certificates since December 2010. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to C (score 75), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since August 2011, a hold of 15 years that's notably long for the area. Across 2006–2011, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £357,000 sits 50% above the 2011 sale of £238,000.

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

Bedrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingOff road

Building

Heating systemOil

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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.

8 The Street's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Jan 2026

EPC Rating

E53

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

6.9 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 12 January 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2026from Dec 2010

Roof Insulation

PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

20%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC EPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 The Street, Freckenham, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8HZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 The Street 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.

8 The Street changed hands twice within eighteen months — unusual for the area.

Current estimate

£357,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.6% per year over 5 years.

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Last sold (2011)

£238,000

Growth on file: 5.6% per year over 5 years.

Sales timeline

11 August 2011Most recent
£238,000
+13.3%
25 February 2011
£210,000
+15.1%over 4 years
14 September 2006
£182,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 8HZ: £385,000 (2025–2021).

Nearby sales in IP28 8HZ

On the street

Versus other The Street homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 8 The Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£1,859

Street avg £2,241

On par

Floor Area

128 m²

Street avg 120 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.9 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

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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.

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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

0.0 km

Golden Boar — bus stop.

Closest school

2.9 km

Isleham Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

45.0dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8HZ

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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FAQ

Common questions

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