What kind of home is 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL is a 2-bedroom detached house.

When did 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL last change hands?

2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL last sold for £189,500 in January 2008, around 18 years ago. Land Registry has 3 sales on record going back to £71,000 in February 1999. Source: HM Land Registry.

Has 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL appreciated in value?

Across 3 sales between February 1999 and January 2008, 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL rose from £71,000 to £189,500, a change of £118,500. That works out to roughly +11.6% per year compounded over 9 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the EPC rating for 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

The current EPC rating for 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL is C with a score of 71 out of 100, lodged in August 2013. It has improved from a D recorded in August 2013. The assessor estimates the property could reach a B. Source: EPC Register.

How big is 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (1,582 sq ft), around 74 m² per bedroom. That makes it about 43% larger than the median EPC-recorded property in IP33 3TL. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL use?

The latest EPC at 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

Has 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL had any planning applications?

The most recent planning decision at 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL was a refusal for side and rear extension (ref. DC/25/0292/HH) in April 2025. Earlier filings include 1 approved application on the same address. Source: PlanIt planning register.

What is the council tax band for 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL is in council tax band B. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL in?

2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL sits in Westley, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds. It falls within the IP33 postcode district in Suffolk.

What is crime like near 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

Police records around 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL 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 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

The closest primary school to 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL is Sexton's Manor Primary School (1.1km), one of 6 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is Abbeygate Sixth Form College (2.1km), with 5 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL?

The closest bus stop to 2 Garden Lane, IP33 3TL is St Marys Church, 75m away. In total there are 30 bus stops within the surrounding area.

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2 Garden Lane, Westley, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TL

Solar panels3 sales on record2 planning records

Property type

Detached

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Floor area

147 m²

1582 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 71

Council tax

Band B

Tenure

Freehold

Overview

About 2 Garden Lane

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

2 Garden Lane is a two-bedroom detached house in Westley, Bury St. Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds (IP33 3TL). It has a recorded floor area of 147 m² (around 1582 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. Tenure is freehold. The latest certificate (August 2013) shows a C (score 71). When first surveyed in August 2013 the rating was D, the property has climbed 1 band since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Good to Very Good and window efficiency went from Average to Good. The recommended improvements would push it to B (score 84). The latest certificate is from August 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected. The property has solar panels on record, all of which lower running costs and tend to lift resale appeal.

Untraded for 18 years, with the last transfer in January 2008. That sale landed at the peak of the pre-credit-crunch market, which is a useful reference point when interpreting the price. Across 1999–2008, sale prices on this property compounded at 11.6% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £343,000 sits 81% above the 2008 sale of £189,500. 2 planning records sit against the property, 1 approved, 1 refused. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

Specifications

What this property has

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Inside

Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1

Outside

Private gardenRear
ParkingYes

Building

TenureFreehold
Heating systemGas
Solar panelsYes
RefurbishedYes

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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.

2 Garden Lane's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 26 Aug 2023

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Aug 2013

EPC Rating

C71

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Good

CO2 Emissions

4.5 t/year

Occupancy

Owner Occupied

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Aug 2013from Aug 2013

EPC improved fromD64toC71

Windows

AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

Wall Insulation

Uninsulated SolidInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof

GoodVery Good

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting

75%100%

More low energy lighting installed

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 2 Garden Lane, Westley, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TL, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

A recent planning application at 2 Garden Lane was refused — worth checking the council file.

2 applications on record at 2 Garden Lane, Westley, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3TL

2decisions2extensions22documents4nearby

Apr 2025
ExtensionFull
Outcome in report
Extension: Side and rear of property
Householder planning application - two storey front, side extension and rear extension
Documents
10 docs on file
Reference
DC/25/0292/HH
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ExtensionJun 2025Decision

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Price

Sales history & valuation

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

Sale price has at least doubled since 1999.

Current estimate

£343,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 11.6% per year over 9 years.

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Last sold (2008)

£189,500

Growth on file: 11.6% per year over 9 years.

Sales timeline

16 January 2008Most recent
£189,500
-39.8%over 4 years
21 July 2003
£315,000
+343.7%over 4 years
12 February 1999
£71,000

Median price across the last 3 sales in IP33 3TL: £500,000 (2011–1995).

Nearby sales in IP33 3TL

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

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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

St Marys Church — bus stop.

Closest school

1.1 km

Sexton's Manor Primary School. 11 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around IP33 3TL from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

48.6dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for IP33 3TL

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

39.4dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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