5 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
About 5 Reeds Buildings
5 Reeds Buildings is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bury St Edmunds (IP33 1HU). It has a recorded floor area of 64 m² (around 689 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (January 2025) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in September 2010 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good, window efficiency went from Average to Good and hot-water efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 90).
At 64 m² it's 15.7% larger than the typical home in the postcode (55 m² median across 9 EPCs). Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Last changed hands 13 years ago, in September 2013. Across 2006–2013, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.9% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £245,000 is 36.5% above the 2013 sale price.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- CloakroomYes
Outside
- ParkingOff road
Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Hot water efficiency improved
Window efficiency improved
Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
5 Reeds Buildings has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
1 notable application nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
5 Reeds Buildings valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£245,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.9% per year over 7 years.
£179,500
Growth on file: 5.9% per year over 7 years.
Sales timeline
26 September 2013Most recent
£179,500
+52.1%over 7 years8 June 2006
£118,000
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP33 1HU: £217,500 (2023–2015).
Nearby sales in IP33 1HU
7 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
Sold Oct 2023
£219,5002 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
Sold Jul 2019
£217,50012 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
Sold May 2018
£228,0006 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
Sold Feb 2017
£210,0008 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
Sold Feb 2015
£202,000
Versus other Northgate Street homes
Floor Area for 5 Reeds Buildings runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£2,805
Street avg £3,266
Floor Area
64 m²
Street avg 55 m²
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 4 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.2 t/year
Street avg 2.9 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Long Row — bus stop.
Closest school
0.9 km
King Edward VI CEVC School. 16 schools nearby.
Go deeper on the local area
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
56.7dB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
47.8dB







