2, West View Gents Lane, Shimpling, Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4HP is a freehold semi-detached property built between 1967-1975. The property offers approximately 657 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have two bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £203,200 , which equates to approximately £309 per square foot. It was last sold on 24 Jun 2021 for £180,000. Since then, the value has increased by £23,200, representing a 12.9% increase, or approximately 2.9% per year.

The current estimated value of £203,200 is:

  • 54.5% lower than the average property price on Gents Lane
  • 47.5% lower than the average in the IP29 4HP postcode area
  • and 40.5% lower than the average price for Bury St. Edmunds as a whole

This property has had 2 EPC inspections with recorded tenure information. It was recorded as owner-occupied both times. This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 14 December 2023, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Semi-Detached Bungalow
Built
1967-1975
Interior Size
657 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£203,200
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£309
Bedroom Count (estimate)
2 bedrooms

EPC Summary

2, West View Gents Lane, Shimpling, Bury St Edmunds, Babergh, Suffolk, IP29 4HP has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 14 Dec 2023.

This property uses dual-fuel room heaters, burning both mineral fuel and wood, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from off-peak electric immersion heater. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 18 Apr 2023. The rating of E remains the same, but the energy efficiency score improved by 16.7%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The hot water system was changed from electric immersion, standard tariff to electric immersion, off-peak, with its energy efficiency improving from very poor to average.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from cavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed) to cavity wall, filled cavity, improving energy efficiency from poor to average.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 86% of fixed outlets to no low energy lighting, with efficiency changing from very good to very poor.
Heating Type
Room heaters, dual fuel (mineral and wood)
Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Average
Roof
Pitched, 100 mm loft insulation
Average
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Average
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
No low energy lighting
Very Poor

Compared to IP29 4HP

13 th / 14
Price Rank
48% lower than average
6 th / 10
Size Rank
40% smaller than average
7 th / 10
Price Per Sq FT Rank
13% lower than average

Compared to other properties in IP29 4HP , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 13th out of 14. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 7th out of 10 properties. This indicates a lower price per square foot than most, suggesting good value for the space offered. In terms of size, this home ranks 6th out of 10 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£203,200
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+13 %
24 Jun 2021
£180,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Nearby Properties

rooms: 8
size: 1765 sq ft
sale price: £660,000
sale date: 5 May 2023
rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £393,000
sale date: 26 May 2022
rooms:
size: 2616 sq ft
sale price: £350,000
sale date: 21 Dec 2017
rooms:
size: 2863 sq ft
sale price: £395,000
sale date: 8 Mar 2017
rooms: 3
size: 614 sq ft
sale price: £275,000
sale date: 4 Dec 2019

Data Sources

The property at 2, West View Gents Lane, Shimpling, Bury St Edmunds, Babergh, Suffolk, IP29 4HP appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 24 Jun 2021. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 14 Dec 2023. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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