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5 Blacksmiths Lane, Thorpe Morieux, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0NJ

Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
97 m²
1044 sq ft
Energy rating
E
Score 46
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Social Rental
Overview

About 5 Blacksmiths Lane

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

5 Blacksmiths Lane is a semi-detached house in Thorpe Morieux, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 0NJ). It has a recorded floor area of 97 m² (around 1044 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1930-1949 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (April 2015) shows an E (score 46), well below the UK norm with real room to improve. The rating has held steady at E across 5 certificates since January 2013. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Average to Poor and main heating dropped from Average to Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 99), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. The latest certificate is from April 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

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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.

5 Blacksmiths Lane's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 07 Apr 2025

Current Certificate(1 of 5)
Apr 2015

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
E
E46
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Oil
Hot Water
Poor
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
6.7 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Apr 2013from Jan 2013
EPC improved fromE46toG14
Main Fuel
OilLPG

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls
Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water
AverageVery Poor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Apr 2013from Apr 2013
EPC improved fromG14toE41
Main Fuel
LPGOil

Fuel source changed

Heating Controls
ThermostatProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water
Very PoorPoor

Hot water efficiency improved

Apr 2015from Apr 2013
Walls
Very PoorGood

Wall insulation improved

SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Early 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC ENo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property has no mains gas supply and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 5 Blacksmiths Lane, Thorpe Morieux, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0NJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

5 Blacksmiths Lane has no planning applications on record.

1

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

Current estimate

£254,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

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 IP30 0NJ: £178,000 (2024–1998).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Lane homes

Four headline reads against 10 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Habitable Rooms for 5 Blacksmiths Lane runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

EPC Rating

46 (E)

Street avg 49 (E)

On par

Floor Area

97 m²

Street avg 90 m²

On par

CO₂ Emissions

6.7 t/year

Street avg 5.9 t/year

Below

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 5 Blacksmiths Lane

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · every report is £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

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
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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IP30 0RN

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1 Friars Way, Great Whelnetham

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3 bed1 bath
£225k

1 Drinkstone Road, Gedding

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£292k

1 Copdoes Farm Cottage, Great Whelnetham

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£294k

1 Folly Farm Cottages, Thorpe Morieux

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£218k

1 Blacksmiths Lane, Thorpe Morieux

IP30 0NJ

£214k

1 Bury Road, Felsham

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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

0.3 km

Blacksmith Lane — bus stop.

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 IP30 0NJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP30 0NJ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.7dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 0NJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.9dB

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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