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8a, Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UH

6 sales on record
Property type
Semi-detached
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Floor area
54 m²
581 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8a

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

8a is a two-bedroom semi-detached house in Elmswell, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP30 9UH). It has a recorded floor area of 54 m² (around 581 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1996-2002 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (August 2022) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in July 2012 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Very Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 88).

Across 1997–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 6.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £205,000 sits 64% above the 2013 sale of £124,995. At 54 m² it sits well below the postcode median (77 m² across 48 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. 13 years since the last transfer (March 2013). Across the public record there are 6 sales, relatively high churn for a single property.

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

  • ParkingOff road

Building

  • Heating systemGas
  • RefurbishedYes
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8a

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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 2)
Aug 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.9 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 7 August 2032

5 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2022from Jul 2012
EPC improved fromD66toC73
Heating Controls
Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Floor Insulation
UninsulatedPartial

Floor insulation added or improved

Low Energy Lighting
38%75%

More low energy lighting installed

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Late 20th centurySemi-Detached HouseEPC C

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8a, Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UH, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8a 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 1997.

Current estimate

£205,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 6.2% per year over 16 years.

See how we calculated this
Last sold (2013)

£124,995

Growth on file: 6.2% per year over 16 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 6 March 2013Most recent

    £124,995

    +25.1%over 9 years

  2. 31 October 2003

    £99,950

    +51.4%over 2 years

  3. 28 February 2001

    £66,000

    +10.0%over 9 months

  4. 8 June 2000

    £60,000

    +26.3%over 1 year

  5. 1 February 1999

    £47,500

    -0.9%over 1 year

  6. 6 March 1997

    £47,950

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 48 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

8a outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£2,315

Street avg £2,910

Below

Floor Area

54 m²

Street avg 84 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 5 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

1.9 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8a

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

Larger development activity nearby

Pick your report · from £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.
£200k

1 Barbers Row, Ashfield Road, Elmswell

IP30 9HG

2 bed1 bath
£253k

1 Bennett Avenue, Elmswell

IP30 9EZ

3 bed1 bath
£287k

1 Blacksmiths Way, Elmswell

IP30 9GH

3 bed1 bath
£307k

1 Beyton Road, Hessett

IP30 9AT

3 bed1 bath
£564k

1 Buttenhaugh Green, Elmswell

IP30 9HQ

3 bed2 bath
£293k

1 Chapmans Close, Rougham

IP30 9NE

4 bed
£321k

1 Chapel Lane, Drinkstone

IP30 9TA

4 bed
£204k

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

48/mo

Falling 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 8a, Blackbourne Road, Elmswell, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 9UH. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.