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7 Blacksmiths Way, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9GH

Property type
Detached
Bedrooms
4
Floor area
118 m²
1274 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 77
Council tax
Band E
Overview

About 7 Blacksmiths Way

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

7 Blacksmiths Way is a four-bedroom detached house in Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9GH). It has a recorded floor area of 118 m² (around 1274 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2007 onwards and council tax band E. The latest certificate (December 2011) shows a C (score 77), near the top of the C band. The latest certificate is from December 2011, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. Other recorded features include a conservatory.

At 118 m² the property is well over the postcode median (82 m² across 45 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 12 years since the last transfer (October 2014). Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £387,000 is 31.2% above the 2014 sale price.

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
  • Dining roomYes
  • Utility roomYes
  • EnsuiteYes
  • StudyYes
  • ConservatoryYes

Outside

  • Private gardenSouth-west-facing
  • GarageYes
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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.

7 Blacksmiths Way's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 21 Dec 2021

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C77
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
3.7 t/year
Occupancy
—
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 7 Blacksmiths Way, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9GH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

7 Blacksmiths Way 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.

7 Blacksmiths Way valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£387,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.6% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£295,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 16 October 2014Most recent

    £295,000

    +22.9%over 5 years

  2. 19 December 2008

    £240,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9GH: £285,000 (2025–2022).

On the street

Versus other Blacksmiths Way homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

CO₂ Emissions for 7 Blacksmiths Way lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,492

Street avg £2,721

Below

Floor Area

118 m²

Street avg 97 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

7 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly above

CO₂ Emissions

3.7 t/year

Street avg 2.6 t/year

Strongly below
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 7 Blacksmiths Way

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.
£395k

1 Cattlegate, Elmswell

IP30 9GT

4 bed1 bath
£400k

1 Briar Hill, Woolpit

IP30 9SD

4 bed
£350k

1 Chapel Cottage, Gedding Road, Drinkstone

IP30 9TD

4 bed3 bath
£431k

1 Bakers Mill, Elmswell

IP30 9HU

4 bed1 bath
£505k

1 Borley Crescent, Elmswell

IP30 9UG

4 bed2 bath
£295k

1 Chapel Lane, Drinkstone

IP30 9TA

4 bed
£263k

1 Chapmans Close, Rougham

IP30 9NE

4 bed
£715k

1 Bear Meadow, Beyton

IP30 9HS

4 bed2 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

Harris Factory — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 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 9GH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP30 9GH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.0dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 9GH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.2dB

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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