What type of property is 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW is a 4-bedroom detached house, set on a cul-de-sac.

When did 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW last change hands?

4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW last sold for £725,000 in October 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £402,500 in December 2005, so prices have been rising over 19 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between December 2005 and October 2024, 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW rose from £402,500 to £725,000, a change of £322,500. That works out to roughly +3.2% per year compounded over 19 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

The current EPC rating for 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW is D with a score of 68 out of 100, lodged in September 2022. It has dropped from a C recorded in November 2011. The assessor estimates the property could reach a C. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (2,056 sq ft), around 48 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 145% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP30 9SW. Source: EPC Register.

How is 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW heated?

The latest EPC at 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW records oil as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Are there any planning records for 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

The only planning records linked to 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW are routine tree-works filings, not building works. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What council tax band is 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW is in council tax band F. That sits towards the upper end of the band ladder, typically reflecting larger or higher-value homes.

Where is 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW located?

4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW sits in Drinkstone, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP30 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW in a safe area?

Police records around 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW 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 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

The closest primary school to 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW is Woolpit Primary Academy (2.1km).

What transport links are near 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW?

The closest bus stop to 4 School Meadow, IP30 9SW is The Church, 79m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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4 School Meadow, Drinkstone, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9SW

4 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

191 m²

2056 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

Overview

About 4 School Meadow

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

4 School Meadow is a four-bedroom detached house in Drinkstone, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9SW). It has a recorded floor area of 191 m² (around 2056 sq ft), construction records dating it to 2003-2006 and council tax band F. The latest certificate (September 2022) shows a D (score 68), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. Earlier certificates rated it C (November 2011); the latest reading is one band lower. Between certificates, roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good and lighting dropped from Poor to Very Poor. The recommended improvements would push it to C (score 78). Main heating runs on oil. The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

At 191 m² the property is well over the postcode median (77 m² across 3 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock. 4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. Across 2005–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.2% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£353/sq ft) was about 25% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Most recent transfer: October 2024 at £725,000.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3
Dining roomYes
Utility roomYes
CloakroomYes
EnsuiteYes
StudyYes
FireplaceYes

Outside

Private gardenWest-facing
GarageDouble
Cul-de-sacYes

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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.

4 School Meadow's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Sept 2022

EPC Rating

D68

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Oil

Hot Water

Average

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

7.0 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 School Meadow, Drinkstone, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9SW, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Planning history at 4 School Meadow is exclusively tree-management applications — typical for a property with mature trees on or near the plot.

4 applications on record at 4 School Meadow, Drinkstone, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9SW

4decisions14documents1nearby

Jul 2011
Tree WorksTrees
Outcome in report
T1 - Norway Maple - crown lift to approx 15' and thin crown by approx 30% as tree's condition seems to be deterioratingT2 - Weeping Willow - pollard back to limbs of approx 6' thus allowing more light into tree and contain size to within boundaries, also letting hedge grow and have access to water
Documents
3 docs on file
Reference
1925/11
Full record in report
More recent applications — locked
Tree WorksJun 2025Decision
Tree WorksAug 2020Decision

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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.

4 School Meadow valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£695,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 3.2% per year over 19 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£725,000

Growth on file: 3.2% per year over 19 years.

Sales timeline

9 October 2024Most recent
£725,000
+80.1%over 18 years
9 December 2005
£402,500

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9SW: £422,500 (2022–2005).

Nearby sales in IP30 9SW

On the street

Versus other School Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 3 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Years Held for 4 School Meadow lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£3,796

Street avg £3,563

Above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 114 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 4.8 t/year

Strongly below

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Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

0.1 km

The Church — bus stop.

Closest school

2.1 km

Woolpit Primary Academy. 1 school nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

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

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

43.7dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 9SW

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.1dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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