What kind of home is 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is a 4-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ sell for?

2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ last sold for £215,995 in April 2012, around 14 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The current EPC rating for 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is C with a score of 74 out of 100, lodged in April 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in April 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (1,238 sq ft), around 29 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 16% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8XJ. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ use?

The latest EPC at 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is in council tax band D.

Which area is 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ in?

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

What is crime like near 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

Police records around 2 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.

What schools are near 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The closest primary school to 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is St Christopher's CEVCP School (1.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

How well connected is 2 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The closest bus stop to 2 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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2 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8XJ

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Floor area

115 m²

1238 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 74

Council tax

Band D

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 2 Berberis Drive

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

2 Berberis Drive is a four-bedroom detached house in Red Lodge, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP28 8XJ). It has a recorded floor area of 115 m² (around 1238 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band D. The latest certificate (April 2022) shows a C (score 74). Earlier certificates rated it B (April 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Very Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 83).

Last changed hands 14 years ago, in April 2012. Today's modelled estimate of £323,000 is 49.5% above the 2012 sale price.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4

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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)

Apr 2022

EPC Rating

C74

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

3.3 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 8 April 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2022from Apr 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC74

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 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.

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

Current estimate

£323,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£215,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

26 April 2012Most recent
£215,995

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.

EPC Rating for 2 Berberis Drive lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,878

Street avg £2,289

On par

Floor Area

115 m²

Street avg 101 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.3 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below

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Comparables

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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

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70 dB

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