8 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
About 8 Reeds Buildings
8 Reeds Buildings is a two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Bury St Edmunds (IP33 1HU). It has a recorded floor area of 55 m² (around 592 sq ft), construction records dating it to before 1900 and council tax band B. The latest certificate (May 2025) shows a C (score 73). The rating has held steady at C across 2 certificates since November 2014. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, roof efficiency went from Poor to Average and lighting went from Poor to Very Good; while hot-water efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. The recommended improvements would lift it to A (score 93), a 2-band jump.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 78% of similar EPCs). Across 1999–2015, sale prices on this property compounded at 8.2% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £261,000 is 29.2% above the 2015 sale price. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£341/sq ft) was about 43.9% above the typical sold price in the postcode. Last sold in February 2015, so it's been off the market for around 11 years.
What this property has
Inside
- Bedrooms2
- Bathrooms1
- Dining roomYes
Outside
- Private gardenYes
- ParkingOff road
Building
- RefurbishedYes
Energy performance
Recommended upgrades on file would lift this property by multiple EPC bands.
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Hot water efficiency decreased
Wall insulation improved
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Get a survey for this property
Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £885 · Includes VAT
Planning history
8 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
8 Reeds Buildings has more than tripled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1999.
£261,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 8.2% per year over 16 years.
£202,000
Growth on file: 8.2% per year over 16 years.
Sales timeline
27 February 2015Most recent
£202,000
+34.7%over 6 years29 July 2008
£150,000
+156.4%over 9 years23 June 1999
£58,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP33 1HU: £217,500 (2023–2014).
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
£210,0005 Reeds Buildings, Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1HU
Sold Sept 2013
£179,500
Versus other Northgate Street homes
On co₂ emissions, 8 Reeds Buildings stands well clear of the street.
Price per m²
£3,673
Street avg £3,170
Floor Area
55 m²
Street avg 56 m²
Habitable Rooms
4 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
2.0 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







