What kind of home is 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS?

12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS is a detached house.

What energy rating does 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS is D with a score of 57 out of 100, lodged in May 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in October 2008. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS?

12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (441 sq ft). That makes it about 61% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP29 5BS. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS use?

The latest EPC at 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS records oil as the main heating fuel. It is also flagged as connected to mains gas. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS?

12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS is in council tax band C.

Which area is 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS in?

12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS sits in Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP29 postcode district.

What is crime like near 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS?

Police records around 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS show an average of 18 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS?

The closest primary school to 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS is Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (606m).

What transport links are near 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS?

The closest bus stop to 12 Mill Lane, IP29 5BS is Autumn Close, 152m away. In total there are 17 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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12 Mill Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5BS

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

41 m²

441 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 57

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 12 Mill Lane

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

12 Mill Lane is a detached house in Barrow, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP29 5BS). It has a recorded floor area of 41 m² (around 441 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (May 2026) shows a D (score 57), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2008 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Average, roof efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Average; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 77). Main heating runs on oil. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

At 41 m² it sits well below the postcode median (101 m² across 16 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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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.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

May 2026

EPC Rating

D57

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.9 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 20 May 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2016from Oct 2008

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation

InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

May 2026from May 2016

EPC improved fromE50toD57

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

12%86%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Mill Lane, Barrow, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5BS, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Mill Lane has no planning applications on record.

A planning report still maps activity across the surrounding area and reads this property's extension & conversion potential.

Price

Sales history & valuation

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

12 Mill Lane has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£260,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP29 5BS: £471,500 (2024–2021).

Nearby sales in IP29 5BS

On the street

Versus other Mill Lane homes

Four headline reads against 16 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Floor Area for 12 Mill Lane lags the street by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

57 (D)

Street avg 58 (D)

Below

Floor Area

41 m²

Street avg 117 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

2.9 t/year

Street avg 6.1 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

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.

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Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

18/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Autumn Close — bus stop.

Closest school

0.6 km

Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP29 5BS from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP29 5BS

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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FAQ

Common questions

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