What type of property is 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is a 4-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP last change hands?

2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP last sold for £229,000 in March 2016, around 10 years ago. Before that, it sold for £236,250 in July 2004, so prices have been flat over 12 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2004 and March 2016, 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP fell from £236,250 to £229,000, a change of £7,250. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP have?

The current EPC rating for 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in May 2021. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (1,163 sq ft), around 27 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 11% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8RP. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is in council tax band D.

Where is 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP located?

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

What is crime like near 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

Police records around 2 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 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

The closest primary school to 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP is Beck Row Primary Academy (469m), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Elmcroft Close, IP28 8RP?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Elmcroft Close, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8RP

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

108 m²

1163 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Elmcroft Close

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

2 Elmcroft Close is a four-bedroom detached house in Beck Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8RP). It has a recorded floor area of 108 m² (around 1163 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (May 2021) shows a C (score 71). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since June 2010. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). Main heating runs on oil.

On the market in March 2016 and unlisted since — roughly 10 years. Today's modelled estimate of £328,000 is 43.2% above the 2016 sale price.

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

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenRear
GarageYes

Building

Heating systemOil
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.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

3.7 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 6 May 2031

4 years remaining

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Elmcroft Close, Beck Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8RP, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

2 Elmcroft Close's sale-price growth has lagged the wider UK trajectory across its history on file.

Current estimate

£328,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -0.3% per year over 12 years.

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Last sold (2016)

£229,000

Growth on file: -0.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

10 March 2016Most recent
£229,000
-3.1%over 11 years
25 July 2004
£236,250

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 habitable rooms, 2 Elmcroft Close stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£2,120

Street avg £2,160

On par

Floor Area

108 m²

Street avg 104 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 3.9 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.

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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

0.3 km

Shrub House Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Beck Row Primary Academy. 3 schools nearby.

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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

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