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 92% 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 48 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 49% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (21% versus the prior period). 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

Estimated value

£653,000

Since the 2024 sale (£725,000)-10%
Against IP30 9SW's recent median (£422,500)+55%

Newest record on this page: June 2025. Land Registry and EPC registers update monthly, so this page can trail them by 2–3 months.

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Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Floor area

191 m²

2056 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 68

Council tax

Band F

Tenure

Owner Occupied

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Valuation

About this valuation

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Our estimate

£653,000

Against its 2024 sale (£725,000)-10%
Against IP30 9SW's recent median (£422,500)+55%

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How the estimate is made

The estimate for 4 School Meadow is modelled from its 191 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in IP30 9SW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.

What it's based on

Floor area
191 m² from the EPC lodged in September 2022
Sales of this home
2 sales recorded, the latest in 2024
Recent sales in IP30 9SW
5 sales, median £422,500 (2022–2005)

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Planning	1 of 4 applications	Full history, plus nearby schemes
Flood risk	Not shown	Included

Price

Sales history & valuation

Every recorded sale of this home, how its price has moved, and what neighbouring properties have sold for.

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

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).

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Risks

What this page doesn't show

1 potential issue has already been flagged for 4 School Meadow, Drinkstone, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9SW. The detail, evidence and what to ask about it are in the Risks Report.

Larger development activity nearbyIn report
Flood risk from rivers, sea and surface waterIn report
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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.

4 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 0 refused. Past consents include tree works, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. At 191 m² it's 29.5% larger than the typical home in the postcode (148 m² median across 4 EPCs). 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 48% 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

Certificate validity

Valid until 29 September 2032

5 years remaining

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
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Tree WorksJun 2025Decision
Tree WorksAug 2020Decision

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On the street

Versus other School Meadow homes

Four headline reads against 4 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 £3,063

Above

Floor Area

191 m²

Street avg 153 m²

On par

Habitable Rooms

8 rooms

Street avg 6 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

7.0 t/year

Street avg 5.8 t/year

Below

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

Daytime road noise here sits well below conversation level — a quiet pocket of the postcode.

Crime

48/mo

Falling 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.

Nearest schools

Woolpit Primary AcademyPrimary2.1km

Nearest stops

The ChurchBus stop79m
Blacksmiths CornerBus stop287m
Blacksmiths CornerBus stop323m
Windmill BungalowBus stop555m

Most reported crime locally

Violence & Sexual Offences283 reports49%
Public Order57 reports10%
Other Theft52 reports9%
Criminal Damage & Arson50 reports9%

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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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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

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Valuation method in detail

How the estimate is made: The estimate for 4 School Meadow is modelled from its 191 m² EPC floor area, its 2 recorded sales and recent sales of comparable homes in IP30 9SW. It is an automated estimate, not a survey or mortgage valuation: condition, layout and improvements that aren't on record can move the real figure either way.
Where sold prices come from: Sold prices are HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, which covers residential sales in England and Wales since 1995. 2 sales are recorded for 4 School Meadow. Sales normally appear two to three months after completion, so the most recent ones take time to show up anywhere.
Reading the EPC: Energy Performance Certificates rate homes from A (most efficient) to G and last 10 years. The latest one for 4 School Meadow was lodged in September 2022 at band D and is valid until September 2032. 3 certificates are on record, which shows how the home has changed.
Planning records: Planning applications are collected from local authority registers through PlanIt. 4 applications are matched to 4 School Meadow. Councils sometimes file applications under a different address format, and applications on neighbouring land aren't listed here; the report covers both.
Area figures: Crime is police-recorded street-level data over the last 12 months, which places each incident at an approximate point. The 1 school and 30 stops listed are measured in a straight line from IP30 9SW, not by walking route. Road noise is Defra's strategic noise modelling, averaged across the postcode.
Council tax band: 4 School Meadow is in council tax band F. Bands are set by the Valuation Office Agency from historic values (1 April 1991 in England, 1 April 2003 in Wales), not today's price; the amount you pay depends on the council's rate for the band.

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