What type of property is 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

What was the last sold price for 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP last sold for £159,950 in September 2004, around 22 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP have?

The current EPC rating for 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in March 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (883 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 22% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP heated?

The latest EPC at 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is in council tax band C.

Where is 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP located?

15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP sits in Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP in a safe area?

Police records around 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP 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 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

The closest primary school to 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is Beck Row Primary Academy (469m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

The closest bus stop to 15 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is Shrub House Close, 255m away. In total there are 28 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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15 Elmcroft Close, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8RP

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

82 m²

883 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 15 Elmcroft Close

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

15 Elmcroft Close is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8RP). It has a recorded floor area of 82 m² (around 883 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (March 2020) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2008. Between certificates, lighting went from Good to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 87). Main heating runs on oil.

It hasn't traded since September 2004, a hold of 22 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £240,000 sits 50% above the 2004 sale of £159,950. At 82 m² it's 26.1% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (111 m² median across 19 EPCs).

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
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
DrivewayYes

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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Mar 2020

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 17 March 2030

3 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2020from Nov 2008

Floor Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

62%82%

More low energy lighting installed

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21st centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CNo mains gas

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 15 Elmcroft Close, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

15 Elmcroft Close 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

£240,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2004)

£159,950

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

23 September 2004Most recent
£159,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 8RP: £222,000 (2024–2022).

Nearby sales in IP28 8RP

On the street

Versus other Elmcroft Close homes

Four headline reads against 19 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 15 Elmcroft Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,951

Street avg £2,169

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Floor Area

82 m²

Street avg 106 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

3.1 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

£236k

1 Aster Close, Red Lodge

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3 bed3 bath

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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

£215k

1 Beech Drive, Red Lodge

IP28 8GZ

2 bed2 bath

£502k

1 Aspal Lane, Beck Row

IP28 8BH

3 bed3 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

0.3 km

Shrub House Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Beck Row Primary Academy. 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 8RP from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.3dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8RP

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

38.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4

FAQ

Common questions

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