38a, Flat 3, Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LW
About 38a
38a is a semi-detached house in Bury St Edmunds (IP33 1LW). It has a recorded floor area of 53 m² (around 570 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 53 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in 38a, where floor areas span 46–83 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to D, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (60 versus a worst of 23). The latest certificate (March 2021) shows a D (score 60), on the cusp of jumping into the C band. When first surveyed in January 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor and lighting went from Average to Very Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Very Good to Good. Main heating runs on electricity.
Its energy rating outperforms most of the postcode (better than 75% of similar EPCs).
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Energy performance
EPC Rating
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Single glazing replaced with double or better glazing
More low energy lighting installed
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919 and has no mains gas supply, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
From £820 · Includes VAT
Planning history
38a 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
38a has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.
£161,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
No sales recorded with HM Land Registry
That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.
Median price across the last 5 sales in IP33 1LW: £790,000 (2024–2021).
Nearby sales in IP33 1LW
Flat 1, 42 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LW
Sold May 2024
£220,00039b, Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LW
Sold Jun 2022
£790,00039a, Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LW
Sold Jun 2022
£790,00039c, Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LW
Sold Jun 2022
£790,000Flat 2, 42 Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LW
Sold Feb 2021
£190,000
Versus other Abbeygate Street homes
On epc rating, 38a stands well clear of the street.
EPC Rating
60 (D)
Street avg 48 (E)
Floor Area
53 m²
Street avg 64 m²
CO₂ Emissions
4.5 t/year
Street avg 5.6 t/year
Habitable Rooms
3 rooms
Street avg 2 rooms
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.
Crime
5/mo
Rising year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Abbey Gardens — bus stop.
Closest school
0.3 km
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School. 16 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
52.9dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.2dB