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1 Bennett Avenue, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9EZ

Extendable
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Floor area
71 m²
764 sq ft
Energy rating
D
Score 63
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 1 Bennett Avenue

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

1 Bennett Avenue is a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9EZ). It has a recorded floor area of 71 m² (around 764 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2014) shows a D (score 63), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 89), a 2-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from May 2014, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Our model identifies extension potential, subject to local planning policy. The home occupies a corner plot.

Across 2002–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.3% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £237,000 is 41.9% above the 2014 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£219/sq ft) was about 18.2% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last changed hands 12 years ago, in July 2014.

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
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • Private gardenYes
  • GarageYes
  • Corner plotYes

Building

  • Extension potentialPossible
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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.

Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 10 May 2024

EPC Rating

A
B
C
D
D63
E
F
G
Main Heating
Electric
Main Fuel
Electric
Hot Water
Very Poor
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.4 t/year
Occupancy
Rented
SDL Surveying

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Level 3 Building Survey

Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC DNo mains gas

Because the property 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 1 Bennett Avenue, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9EZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 Bennett Avenue 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.

1 Bennett Avenue valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£237,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.3% per year over 12 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2014)

£167,000

Growth on file: 5.3% per year over 12 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 17 July 2014Most recent

    £167,000

    +85.7%over 12 years

  2. 4 July 2002

    £89,950

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9EZ: £230,000 (2024–2021).

On the street

Versus other Bennett Avenue homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

1 Bennett Avenue is notably below the street on co₂ emissions.

Price per m²

£2,352

Street avg £2,781

Below

Floor Area

71 m²

Street avg 72 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

4.4 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 1 Bennett Avenue

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.
£283k

1 Blacksmiths Way, Elmswell

IP30 9GH

3 bed1 bath
£312k

1 Beyton Road, Hessett

IP30 9AT

3 bed1 bath
£263k

1 Chapmans Close, Rougham

IP30 9NE

4 bed
£195k

1 Barbers Row, Ashfield Road, Elmswell

IP30 9HG

2 bed1 bath
£295k

1 Chapel Lane, Drinkstone

IP30 9TA

4 bed
£593k

1 Buttenhaugh Green, Elmswell

IP30 9HQ

3 bed2 bath
£350k

1 Chapel Cottage, Gedding Road, Drinkstone

IP30 9TD

4 bed3 bath
£395k

1 Cattlegate, Elmswell

IP30 9GT

4 bed1 bath
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

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

1/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Bennett Avenue — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 km

Elmswell Community Primary School. 2 schools 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 9EZ from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP30 9EZ

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

46.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 9EZ

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

37.0dB

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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