What type of property is Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE?

Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE is a semi-detached house.

What is the EPC rating for Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE?

The current EPC rating for Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE is C with a score of 73 out of 100, lodged in September 2021. It has improved from a F recorded in March 2009 (3 bands). Source: EPC Register.

What is the floor area of Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE?

Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (667 sq ft). That makes it about 17% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in IP33 1RE. Source: EPC Register.

How is Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE heated?

The latest EPC at Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Where is Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE located?

Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE sits in Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP33 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE?

Police records around Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE 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 Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE?

The closest primary school to Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE is Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School (75m), 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 Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE?

The closest bus stop to Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, IP33 1RE is Chequer Square, 107m away. The nearest bus option is Bus Station, 704m away.

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Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1RE

Property type

Detached

Floor 02

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

62 m²

667 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 73

Tenure

Private Rental

Overview

About Chequer House

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

Chequer House is a detached house in Bury St Edmunds (IP33 1RE). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to before 1900. At 62 m² this is the 2nd smallest of 4 units on EPC record in Chequer House, where floor areas span 54–109 m². The building's EPC ratings span D to C, with this unit at the top. On EPC score it ranks first in the building (73 versus a worst of 57). The latest certificate (September 2021) shows a C (score 73). When first surveyed in March 2009 the rating was F, the property has climbed 3 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Very Poor to Poor, hot-water efficiency went from Very Poor to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

At 62 m² it's 17.4% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 31 EPCs).

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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.

Current Certificate(1 of 4)

Sept 2021

EPC Rating

C73

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Very Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Dec 2010from Mar 2009

EPC improved fromF36toD63

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

ThermostatProg + TRVs

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%13%

Low energy lighting percentage decreased

Oct 2019from Dec 2010

EPC improved fromD63toE53

Heating System

Gas BoilerRoom Heaters

Heating system changed

Main Fuel

GasElectric

Changed to a more efficient fuel source

Heating Controls

Prog + TRVsProg + Stat

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main SystemInstantaneous

Hot water system changed

Walls

Very PoorPoor

Wall insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

13%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Sept 2021from Oct 2019

EPC improved fromE53toC73

Heating System

Room HeatersGas Boiler

Upgraded to gas central heating

Main Fuel

ElectricGas

Connected to mains gas supply

Heating Controls

Prog + StatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

InstantaneousMain System

Hot water system upgraded

Low Energy Lighting

33%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-era2nd Floor FlatEPC CPre-1919 buildSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919 and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Chequer House, Flat 4, Bridewell Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1RE, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

Chequer House 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.

Chequer House has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£178,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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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 1RE: £252,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in IP33 1RE

On the street

Versus other Bridewell Lane homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Chequer House outperforms the street on co₂ emissions by a wide margin.

EPC Rating

73 (C)

Street avg 70 (C)

On par

Floor Area

62 m²

Street avg 78 m²

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 2.8 t/year

Above

Habitable Rooms

2 rooms

Street avg 3 rooms

Below

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Comparables

Similar properties nearby

Rising year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Chequer Square — bus stop.

Closest school

0.1 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 1RE from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

51.9dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP33 1RE

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

42.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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