What type of property is 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN is a 5-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN last change hands?

2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN last sold for £325,000 in June 2020, around 6 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

The current EPC rating for 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in May 2020. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN has a recorded floor area of 316 m² (3,401 sq ft), around 63 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 24% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8UN. Source: EPC Register.

How is 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN heated?

The latest EPC at 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN records oil as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN located?

2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN sits in West Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

Police records around 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN show an average of 3 reported crimes per month over the last 7 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 55% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

The closest primary school to 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN is West Row Academy (299m), one of 2 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN?

The closest bus stop to 2 Bernards Close, IP28 8UN is Blenheim Close, 214m away. In total there are 18 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Bernards Close, West Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8UN

Swimming pool

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

316 m²

3401 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 2 Bernards Close

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

2 Bernards Close is a five-bedroom detached house in West Row, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8UN). It has a recorded floor area of 316 m² (around 3401 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. There is a swimming pool on the plot, uncommon for the area. The latest certificate (May 2020) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The rating has held steady at D across 2 certificates since July 2009. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 76). Main heating runs on oil.

Today's modelled estimate of £508,000 sits 56.3% above the 2020 sale of £325,000. Sold June 2020 for £325,000.

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Risks

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Sold prices

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Trends

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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

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble
Swimming poolYes

Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

2 Bernards Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

May 2020

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.8 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2020from Jul 2009

Hot Water

AveragePoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Floor Insulation

PartialInsulated

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting

100%73%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Bernards Close, West Row, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8UN, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Bernards Close has no planning applications on record.

Notable planning nearby

1applications of note in the surrounding area

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

The latest sale landed in the post-pandemic price surge — useful context when reading the figure.

Current estimate

£508,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2020)

£325,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

18 June 2020Most recent
£325,000

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On the street

Versus other Bernards Close homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

EPC Rating for 2 Bernards Close runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

68 (D)

Street avg 62 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

316 m²

Street avg 289 m²

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

9.8 t/year

Street avg 10.7 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

9 rooms

Street avg 9 rooms

On par

Comparables

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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

3/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Blenheim Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.3 km

West Row Academy. 2 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8UN

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.0dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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