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Plum Tree Cottage, Barrow Road, Denham, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5EQ

Notable views3 sales on record2 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Floor area
118 m²
1270 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About Plum Tree Cottage

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

Plum Tree Cottage is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Denham, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP29 5EQ). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1270 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (May 2018) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in April 2015 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Good to Very Good; while main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 72). Main heating runs on lpg. Other recorded features include notable views. Period features are noted in the property record.

2 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2015–2023, sale prices on this property compounded at 10% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£386/sq ft) was about 31.1% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sale on file: £490,000 in October 2023.

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
  • Bathrooms3
  • Open-plan layoutYes
  • Dining roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes

Outside

  • ParkingOff road
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • Period featuresYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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)
May 2018

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D58
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.6 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2018from Apr 2015
EPC improved fromE44toD58
Main Fuel
DualLPG

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows
Mostly DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraSemi-Detached HouseEPC DPre-1919 buildExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Plum Tree Cottage, Barrow Road, Denham, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5EQ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 applications on record at Plum Tree Cottage, Barrow Road, Denham, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 5EQ

2decisions1extensions25documents
  1. May 2016
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Side of property

    Householder Planning Application - (i)Two storey side extension and new pitched roof to kitchen (ii) Detached garage

    Documents
    14 docs on file
    Reference
    DC/16/0249/HH
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. OutbuildingDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (2 on record)
  • All 2 applications on this property in full
  • The 25 documents, officer reports & conditions
  • What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 2015.

Current estimate

£511,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 10.0% per year over 8 years.

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Last sold (2023)

£490,000

Growth on file: 10.0% per year over 8 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 12 October 2023Most recent

    £490,000

    +16.7%over 4 years

  2. 29 March 2019

    £420,000

    +84.6%over 3 years

  3. 30 September 2015

    £227,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP29 5EQ: £437,000 (2024–2016).

On the street

Versus other Barrow Road homes

Four headline reads against 8 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Plum Tree Cottage outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£4,153

Street avg £3,683

Above

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 133 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

3.6 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Plum Tree Cottage

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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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

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.8 km

St Marys Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.3 km

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

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.2dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP29 5EQ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.5dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

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