For sale Flat

FLAT 25

EASTGATE HOUSE, 118, EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 1YQ

1 beds 1 baths Listed 19 Jun 2026 (-34d)

£80,000

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Property details

Tenure

LEASEHOLD

Council tax band

A

Last sold

£78,000 Mar 2026

Local average

£211,844 (-62.2%)

Deprivation

Decile 5 (14,653 of 33,755)

Street crime

164 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Designed For The Over 60's
  • UPVC Double Glazing
  • Electric Heating
  • Careline Pulls
  • Spacious Living Area
  • One Bedroom
  • Communal Grounds & Parking
  • Chain Free

Additional details

Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply
Sewerage
Mains supply
Parking
Yes

Description

If you're looking to retire and may need a bit of help on hand when needs, this ground floor flat located in Eastgate House is specifically designed for the over 60's and has an on site warden. Situated not far from the town and historic Abbey Gardens the property has the added benefits of a good sized shower room, a kitchen, one bedroom and a spacious sitting room, and communal grounds & car park

Bury St Edmunds offers a blend of historic charm and modern conveniences. Residents can enjoy local attractions such as the Theatre Royal.

Seize this chance to own property in Bury St Edmunds. Contact us today to learn more about this affordable flat on Eastgate Street.

Listed by

Bury St. Edmunds

Spicerhaart

Reference: 89905992

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Price history

-21% since 2023

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £80,000 +2.6%
Sold 09/03/2026 (4 months ago) £78,000 -21.2%
Sold 13/06/2023 (3 years ago) £99,000

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address Price Date Type
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 15 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £68,000 27/10/2025 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 8 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £325,000 25/07/2025 Flat
64 EAST CLOSE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1UQ £148,000 15/07/2025 Flat
Same street LARK HOUSE, 117 FLAT 1 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £133,000 01/11/2023 Flat
ST JAMES COURT 15 THE VINEFIELDS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YD £292,000 23/10/2023 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 16 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £87,000 03/08/2023 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 12 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £225,000 06/06/2023 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 5 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £220,000 28/04/2023 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 23 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £115,000 15/02/2023 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 6 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £85,000 21/10/2022 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 24 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £65,000 14/10/2022 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 54 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £230,000 06/10/2022 Flat
Same street 33A EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £655,000 09/08/2022 Terraced
CROSS PENNY COURT 32 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £220,000 22/07/2022 Flat
KARRELBROOK HOUSE, 118 FLAT 1 NORTHGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1HQ £205,000 15/07/2022 Flat
KARRELBROOK HOUSE, 118 FLAT 8 NORTHGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1HQ £165,000 16/06/2022 Flat
MARFIELD HOUSE, 124 FLAT 5 NORTHGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1HG £165,000 26/05/2022 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 34 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £220,000 24/05/2022 Flat
ST JAMES COURT 3 THE VINEFIELDS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YD £410,000 18/05/2022 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 18 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £150,000 22/04/2022 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 19 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £90,000 29/03/2022 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 53 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £225,000 21/02/2022 Flat
Same street EASTGATE HOUSE, 118 FLAT 29 EASTGATE STREET, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1YQ £140,000 16/02/2022 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 37 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £240,000 22/10/2021 Flat
CROSS PENNY COURT 50 COTTON LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 1XY £235,000 21/09/2021 Flat

Street average: £158,800 (10 sales)

Area average: £235,000 (15 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -13.5%
10y growth -20%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Suffolk. Series: Flats and maisonettes. As of April 2026.

1y (index) 0.1%
5y (index) -0.4%
10y (index) 13.9%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for West Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,059/mo
Realistic £1,177/mo
Optimistic £1,295/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Suffolk.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bury St Edmunds: £628/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Address

28 Eastgate Street

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type Name Distance
Bus stop The Greyhound 0.0 miles
Shop Eastgate Stores 0.0 miles
Shop M. W. Waterson Piano Studio 0.2 miles
Hospital St Edmunds Hospital 0.5 miles
Train station Bury St Edmunds 0.6 miles
Hospital West Suffolk Hospital 1.3 miles
Train station Thurston 3.7 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 70
Shoplifting 28
Other theft 14
Criminal damage and arson 12
Public order 10
Anti-social behaviour 8
Drugs 7
Vehicle crime 4
Burglary 3
Possession of weapons 3
Other crime 2
Bicycle theft 1
Robbery 1
Theft from the person 1
Total incidents 164

Within 1 mile during May 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name Type Distance Ofsted
Priory School Other 0.2 miles Outstanding — 1 Dec 2014
Learning Support, Western Area Education Office Other 0.5 miles (No rating)
Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Good — 8 Feb 2011
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Good — 19 Apr 2012
Sebert Wood Community Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Good — 18 Dec 2023

Rental Comparables

Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.

Title Rent Beds Distance As seen on
1 Bed Maisonette, Codling Road, IP32 £1,000/mo 1 0.83 miles OpenRent
1 Bed End Terrace, Codling Road, IP32 £750/mo 1 0.85 miles OpenRent

Average rent: £875/mo (2 listings)

Rent-driven metrics

Based on OpenRent comparables.

Rent ratio 1.09%
Max investor price (0.8%) £109,375
Target investor price (1%) £87,500
Gross yield 13.1%
Cost-to-rent ratio 7.6×
Monthly cashflow £447/mo 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term
Cash-on-cash ROI 23.1%
  • Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
  • Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
  • Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
  • Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).
  • Cost-to-rent — Price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables). Under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed.
  • Cashflow — Rent minus mortgage, 10% maintenance, £25/mo compliance. Assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term.
  • ROI — Annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).