Yew Tree Farm, Cross Street, Drinkstone, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9TP
About Yew Tree Farm
Yew Tree Farm is a detached house in Drinkstone, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9TP). It has a recorded floor area of 164 m² (around 1765 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. The latest certificate (September 2015) shows an F (score 27), near the bottom of the EPC scale. The recommended improvements would lift it to B (score 87), a 4-band jump. Main heating runs on electricity. The latest certificate is from September 2015, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.
5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. 9 years since the last transfer (March 2017).
Energy performance
Yew Tree Farm's carbon output runs well above what efficient homes in the postcode produce.
EPC Expired
This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 06 Sept 2025
EPC Rating
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
A recent planning application at Yew Tree Farm was refused — worth checking the council file.
5 applications on record at Yew Tree Farm, Cross Street, Drinkstone, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9TP
- Oct 2017ExtensionFullOutcome in report
Extension: Two storey
Planning Application - Erection of replacement dwelling (following demolition of existing dwelling); Alterations to existing property to include erection of pitched roof, front facing gable and two storey rear and side extensions; Erection of 1 no. garage with store, and 1 no. garage with living accommodation over first floor.
- Documents
- 33 docs on file
- Reference
- DC/17/03975
- More recent applications — locked
- ConditionsSept 2024Decision
- ExtensionMar 2022Decision
+ 2 more applications in the report
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- Every decision — granted, refused or withdrawn (5 on record)
- All 5 applications on this property in full, plus 1 notable nearby
- The 88 documents, officer reports & conditions
- What the pattern means for extending or converting here
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Sales history & valuation
£435,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£440,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
29 March 2017Most recent
£440,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9TP: £385,000 (2024–2017).
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Versus other Cross Street homes
On co₂ emissions, Yew Tree Farm runs well behind the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,686
Street avg £3,158
Floor Area
164 m²
Street avg 144 m²
Habitable Rooms
7 rooms
Street avg 6 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
17.0 t/year
Street avg 7.7 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
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
0.4 km
Post Box — bus stop.
Closest school
1.8 km
Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy. 2 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
42.3dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
35.8dB







