Westcombe Heath Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PJ is a freehold detached property built between 1950-1966. The property offers approximately 1,119 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have four bedrooms.

The estimated current market value of the property is £488,186 , which equates to approximately £436 per square foot. It was last sold on 17 Feb 2017 for £385,000. Since then, the value has increased by £103,186, representing a 26.8% increase, or approximately 3.0% per year.

The current estimated value of £488,186 is:

  • 2.0% lower than the average property price on Heath Road
  • 11.7% higher than the average in the IP31 3PJ postcode area
  • and 43.0% 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 15 March 2013, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Detached Bungalow
Built
1950-1966
Interior Size
1119 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£488,186
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£436
Bedroom Count (estimate)
4 bedrooms

EPC Summary

Westcombe Heath Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, IP31 3PJ has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C, based on the latest assessment carried out on 15 Mar 2013.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from main heating system. The windows are fully double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 13 Jun 2012, when the property was rated F. Since then, the rating has improved to C, with the energy efficiency score increasing by 109.1%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The heating system was upgraded from boiler and radiators, oil to boiler and radiators, mains gas, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system, no cylinder thermostat to from main system, with its energy efficiency improving from poor to good.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 75 mm loft insulation to pitched, 250 mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to good.
  • 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 good.
  • The windows were upgraded from partial double glazing to fully double glazed.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 55% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system
Good
Roof
Pitched, 250 mm loft insulation
Good
Walls
Cavity wall, filled cavity
Good
Windows
Fully double glazed
Average
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 40% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to IP31 3PJ

2 nd / 11
Price Rank
12% higher than average
5 th / 8
Size Rank
11% smaller than average
1 st / 8
Price Per Sq FT Rank
26% higher than average

Compared to other properties in IP31 3PJ , this bungalow's estimated value ranks 2nd out of 11. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 1st out of 8 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 5th out of 8 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£488,186
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+27 %
17 Feb 2017
£385,000
Leasehold
+18.5 %
17 Jul 2013
£325,000
Leasehold
+35.1 %
24 Apr 2012
£240,650
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

rooms: 6
size: 1249 sq ft
sale price: £295,000
sale date: 2 Jan 2007
rooms: 5
size: 1108 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 10 Mar 2004
rooms: 7
size: 1173 sq ft
sale price: £170,000
sale date: 22 Jul 2002
rooms: 6
size: 1259 sq ft
sale price: £81,500
sale date: 1 Jun 1995

Data Sources

The property at Westcombe Heath Road, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3PJ appears three times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 17 Feb 2017. It also has two Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 15 Mar 2013. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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