What type of property is 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY?

12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY is a semi-detached house.

When did 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY last change hands?

12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY last sold for £400,000 in February 2024, around 2 years ago. Before that, it sold for £285,000 in July 2011, so prices have been rising over 13 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY appreciated in value?

Across 2 sales between July 2011 and February 2024, 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY rose from £285,000 to £400,000, a change of £115,000. That works out to roughly +2.7% per year compounded over 13 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What energy rating does 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY have?

The current EPC rating for 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2021. It has improved from a E recorded in April 2011 (2 bands). The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY?

12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (807 sq ft). That makes it about 21% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP33 1LY. Source: EPC Register.

How is 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY heated?

The latest EPC at 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What council tax band is 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY?

12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY is in council tax band C.

Where is 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY located?

12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY sits in Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP33 postcode district in Suffolk.

Is 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY in a safe area?

Police records around 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY show an average of 5 reported crimes per month over the last 14 months. Shoplifting makes up roughly 51% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is rising (163% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

Which schools serve 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY?

The closest primary school to 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY is Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School (231m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI CEVC School (1.1km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What transport links are near 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY?

The closest bus stop to 12 Athenaeum Lane, IP33 1LY is Chequer Square, 54m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 583m away.

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12 Athenaeum Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LY

Property type

Semi-detached

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

75 m²

807 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band C

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About 12 Athenaeum Lane

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

12 Athenaeum Lane is a semi-detached house in Bury St Edmunds (IP33 1LY). It has a recorded floor area of 75 m² (around 807 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1976-1982 and council tax band C. The latest certificate (August 2021) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in April 2011 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Average and lighting went from Average to Good; while roof efficiency dropped from Good to Average and window efficiency dropped from Good to Average. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 89).

Across 2011–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 2.7% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £355,000 is 11.3% below the 2024 sale of £400,000, below the original sale price, which typically signals condition or completion-status changes worth verifying. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£495/sq ft) was about 74.4% above the typical sold price in the postcode. At 75 m² it's 21% larger than the typical home in the postcode (62 m² median across 11 EPCs). On energy efficiency it sits in the top 10% of properties in this postcode. Most recent transfer: February 2024 at £400,000.

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

12 Athenaeum Lane ranks among the most efficient homes in the postcode for energy use.

Current Certificate(1 of 2)

Aug 2021

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Average

CO2 Emissions

2.6 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2021from Apr 2011

EPC improved fromE51toC71

Windows

SecondaryFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidPartial Insulation

Wall insulation upgraded

Ventilation

MVHRNatural

Ventilation system changed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 12 Athenaeum Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

12 Athenaeum Lane 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.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

12 Athenaeum Lane valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£355,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 2.7% per year over 13 years.

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Last sold (2024)

£400,000

Growth on file: 2.7% per year over 13 years.

Sales timeline

5 February 2024Most recent
£400,000
+40.4%over 12 years
7 July 2011
£285,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP33 1LY: £260,000 (2024–2018).

Nearby sales in IP33 1LY

On the street

Versus other Athenaeum Lane homes

Four headline reads against 4 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

12 Athenaeum Lane outperforms the street on price per m² by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£5,333

Street avg £3,567

Strongly above

Floor Area

75 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.6 t/year

Street avg 3.4 t/year

Above

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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1 Bridewell Lane

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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.

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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

Chequer Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP33 1LY from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

52.1dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP33 1LY

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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