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59a, Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UH

3 sales on record
Property type
Mid terrace
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
52 m²
560 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 74
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
Overview

About 59a

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

59a is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9UH). It has a recorded floor area of 52 m² (around 560 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2022) shows a C (score 74). When first surveyed in August 2011 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Very Poor to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89). The home occupies a cul-de-sac position.

Held since October 2003 — that's 23 years off the open market, well above the local norm. Across 1996–2003, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.5% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £203,000 sits 109.3% above the 2003 sale of £97,000. At 52 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 47 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally.

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

  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms1

Outside

  • Private gardenRear
  • Cul-de-sacYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 59a

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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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.
Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Jan 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C74
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
1.8 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Jan 2012from Aug 2011
EPC improved fromD66toC72
Hot Water
AverageGood

Hot water efficiency improved

Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Low Energy Lighting
0%67%

More low energy lighting installed

Jan 2022from Jan 2012
Roof Insulation
InsulatedWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
67%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centuryMid-Terrace HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 59a, Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

59a 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.

Sale price has at least doubled since 1996.

Current estimate

£203,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.5% per year over 7 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2003)

£97,000

Growth on file: 11.5% per year over 7 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 31 October 2003Most recent

    £97,000

    +123.0%over 6 years

  2. 8 November 1996

    £43,500

    -2.2%

  3. 8 September 1996

    £44,459

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP30 9UH: £240,000 (2024–2022).

On the street

Versus other Blackbourne Road homes

Four headline reads against 47 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On co₂ emissions, 59a stands well clear of the street.

Price per m²

£1,865

Street avg £2,963

Strongly below

Floor Area

52 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

1.8 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 59a

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.
£195k

1 Barbers Row, Ashfield Road, Elmswell

IP30 9HG

2 bed1 bath
£237k

1 Bennett Avenue, Elmswell

IP30 9EZ

3 bed1 bath
£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
£593k

1 Buttenhaugh Green, Elmswell

IP30 9HQ

3 bed2 bath
£295k

1 Chapel Lane, Drinkstone

IP30 9TA

4 bed
£207k

1 Beresford Cottage, Ashfield Road, Elmswell

IP30 9HG

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

0.2 km

Harris Factory — bus stop.

Closest school

0.4 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 9UH from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for IP30 9UH

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

44.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for IP30 9UH

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

36.3dB

Low
55 dB
60 dB
65 dB
70 dB
75 dB
80 dB
Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 59a, Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.