When did 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ last change hands?

2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ last sold for £625,000 in August 2024, around 2 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £300,000 in December 2003. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ?

Across 3 sales between December 2003 and August 2024, 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ rose from £300,000 to £625,000, a change of £325,000. That works out to roughly +3.6% per year compounded over 21 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

Are there any planning records for 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ?

2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ has 2 approved extension applications on file going back to September 2004. The wider record also shows 1 refused application. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ?

2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ is in council tax band E.

Which area is 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ in?

2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ sits in Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP33 postcode district.

What is crime like near 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ?

Police records around 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ 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.

What schools are near 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ?

The closest primary school to 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ is Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School (161m), one of 10 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is King Edward VI CEVC School (1.2km), with 6 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ?

The closest bus stop to 2 Chequer Square, IP33 1QZ is Chequer Square, 23m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 639m away.

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2 Chequer Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QZ

3 sales on record5 planning records

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Council tax

Band E

Overview

About 2 Chequer Square

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2 Chequer Square is a two-bedroom property in Bury St Edmunds (IP33 1QZ). It has council tax band E.

5 planning records sit against the property, 4 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, a loft conversion, a basement excavation and a conservatory, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved. The record references listed-building consent, which constrain future alterations. Across 2003–2024, sale prices on this property compounded at 3.6% per year. Most recent transfer: August 2024 at £625,000.

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Chequer Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QZ, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

2 Chequer Square has multiple listed-building consents on file — alterations need formal heritage approval.

5 applications on record at 2 Chequer Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QZ

5decisions2extensions12documents1nearby

Flagged:Listed building

Sept 2004
ConservatoryFull
Outcome in report
Planning Application - Erection of conservatory on rear elevation as amended by letter and plans received 11th May 2004 indicating re-design of conservatory
Extension
Documents
1 doc on file
Reference
SE/04/1687/P
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RenovationJan 2007Decision
ApplicationOct 2006Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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Sale price has at least doubled since 2003.

Last sold (2024)

£625,000

Growth on file: 3.6% per year over 21 years.

Sales timeline

19 August 2024Most recent
£625,000
+19.0%over 4 years
5 March 2020
£525,000
+75.0%over 16 years
5 December 2003
£300,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in IP33 1QZ: £1,250,000 (2024–2003).

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Area

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Reported crime in the wider district is trending notably upward year-on-year.

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Nearest stop

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Chequer Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.2 km

Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School. 16 schools nearby.

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51.9dB

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Night-time road noise heatmap for IP33 1QZ

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