5 Furze Close, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PR is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 872 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have three bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £385,769 , which equates to approximately £442 per square foot. It was last sold on 10 Aug 2012 for £220,000. Since then, the value has increased by £165,769, representing a 75.3% increase, or approximately 5.6% per year.

The current estimated value of £385,769 is:

  • 7.6% lower than the average property price on Furze Close
  • 12.5% lower than the average in the IP31 3PR postcode area
  • and 13.0% higher 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 26 November 2015, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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Building approximate location

About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
872 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£385,769
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£442
Bedroom Count (estimate)
3 bedrooms

EPC Summary

5 Furze Close, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP31 3PR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 26 Nov 2015.

This property uses electric room heaters 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 12 Mar 2012, when the property was rated E. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 31.5%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from electric storage heaters to room heaters, electric, changing energy efficiency from average to very poor.
  • The hot water energy efficiency changing from average to poor, while the system remained as electric immersion, off-peak.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75mm loft insulation to pitched, 270 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 64% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets, with efficiency improving from good to very good.
Heating Type
Room heaters, electric
Very Poor
Hot Water
Electric immersion, off-peak
Poor
Roof
Pitched, 270 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Good
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 87% of fixed outlets
Very Good

Compared to IP31 3PR

18 th / 18
Price Rank
12% lower than average
13 th / 13
Size Rank
27% smaller than average
3 rd / 13
Price Per Sq FT Rank
20% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP31 3PR , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 18th out of 18. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 13 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 13th out of 13 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£385,769
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+75 %
10 Aug 2012
£220,000
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 5
size: 930 sq ft
sale price: £249,950
sale date: 3 Aug 2009

Data Sources

The property at 5 Furze Close, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP31 3PR appears once in the Land Registry records, with the transaction recorded on 10 Aug 2012. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 26 Nov 2015. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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