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8 Grove Cottages, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0UB

Notable views3 planning records
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Floor area
149 m²
1604 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 58
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
Overview

About 8 Grove Cottages

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

8 Grove Cottages is a four-bedroom semi-detached house in Great Whelnetham, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 0UB). It has a recorded floor area of 149 m² (around 1604 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1950-1966 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2017) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. When first surveyed in October 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Average to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 85), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include notable views and a loft.

At 149 m² the property is well over the postcode median (102 m² across 8 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 3 planning records sit against the property, 2 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2000–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 7.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £407,000 is 19.7% above the 2019 sale price. Sold October 2019 for £340,000.

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

  • Bedrooms4
  • Bathrooms2
  • Dining roomYes
  • CloakroomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • LoftYes

Outside

  • Private gardenFront and rear
  • DrivewayYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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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.

8 Grove Cottages's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)
May 2017

EPC Rating

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

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

May 2017from Oct 2011
EPC improved fromE54toD58
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
9%50%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Mid 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DExtended multiple times (2+ extensions)No mains gas

Because the property 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 8 Grove Cottages, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0UB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Grove Cottages has been extended on multiple sides of the property across separate planning applications.

3 applications on record at 8 Grove Cottages, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0UB

3decisions3extensions13documents1nearby
  1. May 2003
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Two storey · Side of property

    Planning Application - Erection of two storey side extension incorporating existing single storey addition

    Reference
    SE/03/1745/P
    Full record in report
  2. More recent applications — locked
  3. ExtensionDecision
  4. ExtensionDecision

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  • Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (3 on record)
  • All 3 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
  • The 13 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.

8 Grove Cottages has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 2000.

Current estimate

£407,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 7.1% per year over 19 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2019)

£340,000

Growth on file: 7.1% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2019Most recent

    £340,000

    +277.8%over 19 years

  2. 7 May 2000

    £90,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 0UB: £305,000 (2020–2006).

On the street

Versus other Stanningfield Road homes

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

Floor Area for 8 Grove Cottages runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.

Price per m²

£2,282

Street avg £2,577

Below

Floor Area

149 m²

Street avg 99 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

6.6 t/year

Street avg 5.0 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Grove Cottages

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

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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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1 Church Path, Rattlesden

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£395k

1 Grange Farm Cottages, Blacksmiths Lane, Thorpe Morieux

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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

0.0 km

Grove Cottages — bus stop.

Closest school

0.9 km

Great Whelnetham Church of England 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 IP30 0UB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP30 0UB

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.6dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 0UB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.6dB

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

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 8 Grove Cottages, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0UB. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.