What type of property is 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

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

When did 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ last change hands?

5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ last sold for £157,995 in January 2012, around 15 years ago. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ have?

The current EPC rating for 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is C with a score of 75 out of 100, lodged in February 2022. It has dropped from a B recorded in January 2012. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ has a recorded floor area of 76 m² (818 sq ft), around 25 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 27% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP28 8XJ. Source: EPC Register.

How is 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ heated?

The latest EPC at 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

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

Where is 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ located?

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

How safe is the area around 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

Police records around 5 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 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The closest primary school to 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ is St Christopher's CEVCP School (1.0km), one of 3 primaries within walking distance.

What transport links are near 5 Berberis Drive, IP28 8XJ?

The closest bus stop to 5 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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5 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8XJ

Property type

Semi-detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

76 m²

818 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 75

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 5 Berberis Drive

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

5 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 76 m² (around 818 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (February 2022) shows a C (score 75), near the top of the C band. Earlier certificates rated it B (January 2012); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, window efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88). Other recorded features include outbuildings.

Today's modelled estimate of £251,000 sits 58.9% above the 2012 sale of £157,995. Last sold in January 2012, so it's been off the market for around 15 years. At 76 m² it's 26.9% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (104 m² median across 22 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
Bathrooms2
Open-plan layoutYes
Dining roomYes
EnsuiteYes

Outside

GarageSingle
OutbuildingsYes

Building

Heating systemGas

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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)

Feb 2022

EPC Rating

C75

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.2 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 13 February 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Feb 2022from Jan 2012

EPC improved fromB82toC75

Hot Water

SolarMain System

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC CPermanent outbuildings

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Berberis Drive, Red Lodge, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 8XJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 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.

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

Current estimate

£251,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2012)

£157,995

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

27 January 2012Most recent
£157,995

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.

5 Berberis Drive outperforms the street on years held by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,079

Street avg £2,280

Above

Floor Area

76 m²

Street avg 102 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

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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1 Beck Lodge Barns, Queens Close, Beck Row

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£182k

1 Bergamot Close, Red Lodge

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£502k

1 Aspal Lane, Beck Row

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3 bed3 bath

£215k

1 Beech Drive, Red Lodge

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2 bed2 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.

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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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FAQ

Common questions

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