What type of property is 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is a 3-bedroom semi-detached house.

When did 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ last change hands?

12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ last sold for £174,995 in March 2013, around 13 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The current EPC rating for 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is C with a score of 79 out of 100, lodged in December 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (1,119 sq ft), around 35 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ located?

12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ sits in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP28 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ 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 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The closest primary school to 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is St Christopher's CEVCP School (1.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What is the nearest station to 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The closest bus stop to 12 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is Red Lodge Public House, 103m away. The nearest rail option is Kennett Rail Station, 2.6km away.

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12 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8XJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

104 m²

1119 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 79

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Berberis Drive

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

12 Berberis Drive is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 104 m² (around 1119 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2012 onwards and council tax band C. The latest certificate (December 2022) shows a C (score 79), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2013); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Good to Very Good and roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good; while window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Last sold in March 2013, so it's been off the market for around 13 years. Today's modelled estimate of £253,000 is 44.6% above the 2013 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

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2

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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)

Dec 2022

EPC Rating

C79

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 22 December 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2022from Jan 2013

EPC improved fromB81toC79

Walls

GoodVery Good

Wall insulation improved

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Berberis Drive 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.

12 Berberis Drive valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£253,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2013)

£174,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

12 March 2013Most recent
£174,995

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP28 8XJ: £253,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in IP28 8XJ

On the street

Versus other Berberis Drive homes

Four headline reads against 22 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Berberis Drive outperforms the street on epc rating by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,683

Street avg £2,298

Below

Floor Area

104 m²

Street avg 101 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 2.7 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.

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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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Crime

122/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Red Lodge Public House — bus stop.

Closest school

1.0 km

St Christopher's CEVCP School. 3 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

55.6dB

Moderate

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP28 8XJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

47.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

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