What type of property is Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ is a detached house.

When did Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ last change hands?

Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ last sold for £260,000 in October 2019, around 7 years ago. Before that, it sold for £220,000 in November 2010, so prices have been rising over 9 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

Across 2 sales between November 2010 and October 2019, Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ rose from £220,000 to £260,000, a change of £40,000. That works out to roughly +1.9% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

The current EPC rating for Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ is D with a score of 59 out of 100, lodged in September 2020. It has dropped from a C recorded in September 2010. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (1,216 sq ft). Source: EPC Register.

How is Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ heated?

The latest EPC at Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ records electricity as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What planning history does Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ have?

Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ has council approval for rear extension granted in February 2020 under ref. DC/20/00030. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Where is Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ located?

Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ sits in Hessett, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP30 postcode district in Suffolk.

How safe is the area around Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

Police records around Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ 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.

Which schools serve Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

The closest primary school to Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ is Rougham Church of England Primary School (2.1km).

What is the nearest station to Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ?

The closest bus stop to Heathfield, Heath Road, IP30 9BJ is Hubbard's Lane, 552m away. In total there are 21 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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Heathfield, Heath Road, Hessett, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9BJ

1 planning record

Property type

Detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

113 m²

1216 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 59

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About Heathfield

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

Heathfield is a detached house in Hessett, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9BJ). It has a recorded floor area of 113 m² (around 1216 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1967-1975 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (September 2020) shows a D (score 59), a step below the typical UK home. Earlier certificates rated it C (September 2010); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, wall efficiency dropped from Good to Average and hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 71). Main heating runs on electricity.

One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2020. Past consents include an extension and partial demolition, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2010–2019, sale prices on this property compounded at 1.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £348,000 is 33.8% above the 2019 sale price. Most recent transfer: October 2019 at £260,000.

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2020

EPC Rating

D59

Main Heating

Heat Pump

Main Fuel

Electric

Hot Water

Poor

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

4.2 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Sept 2020from Sept 2010

EPC improved fromC73toD59

Heating System

Gas BoilerHeat Pump

Heat pump installed, significantly improving energy efficiency

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

FullFull Control

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Very GoodPoor

Hot water efficiency decreased

Low Energy Lighting

100%79%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Heathfield, Heath Road, Hessett, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9BJ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history includes recorded demolition works, indicating a major rebuild phase at this address.

1 application on record at Heathfield, Heath Road, Hessett, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9BJ

1decisions1extensions7documents1nearby

Flagged:Demolition

Feb 2020
DemolitionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Rear of property
Householder Planning Application - Erection of front extension to form a new en suite and bathroom; Erection of rear extension to create dining and kitchen area (following demolition of existing conservatory).
Extension
Documents
7 docs on file
Reference
DC/20/00030
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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.

Heathfield valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£348,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 1.9% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2019)

£260,000

Growth on file: 1.9% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

17 October 2019Most recent
£260,000
+18.2%over 8 years
5 November 2010
£220,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9BJ: £464,500 (2023–2022).

Nearby sales in IP30 9BJ

On the street

Versus other Heath Road homes

Four headline reads against 17 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Heathfield is notably below the street on price per m².

Price per m²

£2,301

Street avg £3,289

Strongly below

Floor Area

113 m²

Street avg 125 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

On par

CO₂ Emissions

4.2 t/year

Street avg 6.6 t/year

Strongly above

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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

0.6 km

Hubbard's Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 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 9BJ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

42.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 9BJ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

35.8dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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Common questions

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