What kind of home is 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR is a 5-bedroom detached house.

What did 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR sell for?

2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR last sold for £826,500 in December 2022, around 3 years ago. Before that, it sold for £180,000 in January 1997, so prices have been rising over 26 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

How has the value of 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR changed over time?

Across 2 sales between January 1997 and December 2022, 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR rose from £180,000 to £826,500, a change of £646,500. That works out to roughly +6.1% per year compounded over 26 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

The current EPC rating for 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR is D with a score of 58 out of 100, lodged in May 2022. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (1,959 sq ft), around 36 m² per bedroom. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR use?

The latest EPC at 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR was a refusal for mixed (ref. DC/23/04772) in December 2023. Earlier filings include 3 approved applications on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Which area is 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR in?

2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR sits in Beyton, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP30 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR in a safe area?

Police records around 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR show an average of 1 reported crimes per month over the last 3 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 50% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is broadly stable. Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

The closest primary school to 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR is Rougham Church of England Primary School (2.2km).

How well connected is 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR?

The closest bus stop to 2 Orchard Close, IP30 9AR is The Green, 362m away. The nearest rail option is Entrance, 2.7km away.

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2 Orchard Close, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AR

5 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

182 m²

1959 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 58

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 2 Orchard Close

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

2 Orchard Close is a five-bedroom detached house in Beyton, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9AR). It has a recorded floor area of 182 m² (around 1959 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (May 2022) shows a D (score 58), a step below the typical UK home. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on oil. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

5 planning records sit against the property, 3 approved, 2 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 1997–2022, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.1% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£422/sq ft) was about 132.8% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Sold December 2022 for £826,500. That sale was during the post-pandemic price surge, when transactions cleared materially above pre-2020 trend.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms2
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
ConservatoryYes

Outside

Private gardenYes
GarageDouble

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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.

2 Orchard Close's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

EPC Rating

D58

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

9.6 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Orchard Close, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AR, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Orchard Close was refused — worth checking the council file.

5 applications on record at 2 Orchard Close, Beyton, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9AR

5decisions3extensions43documents1nearby

Apr 2023
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Front of property
Householder Application - Erection of front extension, construction of second floor dormers to create bedroom suite, erection of rear extension to create gym, pool and games room.
Documents
9 docs on file
Reference
DC/23/01021
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ExtensionDec 2023Decision
ExtensionSept 2023Decision

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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.

Latest sale on 2 Orchard Close was the highest on Land Registry record across the postcode.

Current estimate

£858,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.1% per year over 26 years.

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Last sold (2022)

£826,500

Growth on file: 6.1% per year over 26 years.

Sales timeline

20 December 2022Most recent
£826,500
+359.2%over 25 years
31 January 1997
£180,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9AR: £308,000 (2024–1999).

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Area

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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

0.4 km

The Green — bus stop.

Closest school

2.2 km

Rougham Church of England Primary School. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP30 9AR from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

47.6dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 9AR

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.1dB

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