42 BIRKDALE COURT
BURY ST EDMUNDS, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, SUFFOLK IP28 6XF
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Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
146 m²
Council tax band
E
Last sold
£400,000 Aug 2025
Local average
£376,391 (+22.2%)
Street crime
35 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Investment Oportunity
- Cash Buyers Suitable
- Detached Family Home
- Requires Refurbishment
- Village Location
- Four First Floor Bedrooms
- Downstairs WC & First Floor Bathroom
- Office/Study
- Double Sized Garage
- Child Friendly Cul-De-Sac Position
Additional details
- Heating
- Gas central
- Parking
- Garage, Driveway
- Garden
- Private garden
Description
An excellent investment opportunity to purchase this substantial modern detached four-bedroom family home requiring refurbishment located in an excellent position in Fornham St Martin which is a popular Suffolk village towards the north of Bury St Edmunds, situated less than four miles from the town centre.
The property is suitable for cash buyers with the accommodation in brief comprising; large reception hall with stairs to first floor, living room and a useful office/study. There is a downstairs WC, spacious kitchen and utility room and the remainder of the accommodation on the first floor comprises, landing with main bedroom and ensuite together with the main bathroom and three further large bedrooms. To the outside there is an enclosed rear garden and to the front the property is recessed from the road in a "child friendly" position with front garden area and drive providing off road parking leading to the double garage.
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Property Description DisclaimerThis is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as 'draft'. Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
Successful buyers will be required to complete anti-money laundering and proof of funds checks. Our partner, Lifetime Legal Limited, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The current non-refundable cost is £80 inc. VAT per offer. You’ll need to pay this to Lifetime Legal and complete all checks before we can issue a memorandum of sale. The cost includes obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required, and includes a range of benefits. Purplebricks will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in providing these checks.
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Purplebricks
Reference: 152451437
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Zone: 1
Risk: Low
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FENSA Certificates
This property has 7 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #7867833
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 27/12/2010
Work Completed: 23/12/2010
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #7224724
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 15/03/2010
Work Completed: 26/11/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #6305635
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 2 windows
Certificate Issued: 02/02/2009
Work Completed: 16/01/2009
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #5296224
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 10/12/2007
Work Completed: 26/11/2007
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #4324400
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 02/01/2007
Work Completed: 27/11/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #3537306
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 1 window
Certificate Issued: 06/03/2006
Work Completed: 22/02/2006
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #2423594
Property Details
Street: 42 Birkdale Court
Town: Fornham St. Martin
Postcode: IP28 6XF
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 31/01/2005
Work Completed: 05/01/2005
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 01/08/2025 (1 year ago) | £400,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 ST ANDREWS DRIVE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6TR | £380,000 | 27/10/2023 | Detached |
| Same street 10 BIRKDALE COURT, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6XF | £380,000 | 22/09/2023 | Detached |
| 2 CARNOUSTIE DRIVE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6UU | £392,500 | 01/09/2023 | Detached |
| 6 ST ANDREWS DRIVE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6TR | £380,000 | 11/08/2023 | Detached |
| 4 SCHOOL CLOSE, TUDDENHAM, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6FB | £595,000 | 18/11/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SCHOOL CLOSE, TUDDENHAM, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IPSWICH, SUFFOLK, IP28 6FB | £525,000 | 21/10/2022 | Detached |
| 8 WENTWORTH CLOSE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6XE | £390,000 | 29/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 SCHOOL CLOSE, TUDDENHAM, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6FB | £440,000 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| 20 WENTWORTH CLOSE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6XE | £580,000 | 14/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6 FULFORD CLOSE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6UP | £545,000 | 25/08/2022 | Detached |
| 3 SCHOOL CLOSE, TUDDENHAM, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6FB | £365,000 | 12/08/2022 | Detached |
| 10 WENTWORTH CLOSE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6XE | £515,000 | 29/04/2022 | Detached |
| 8 TURNBERRY DRIVE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6TP | £560,000 | 21/03/2022 | Detached |
| 37 ST ANDREWS DRIVE, FORNHAM ST MARTIN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP28 6TR | £352,500 | 22/12/2021 | Detached |
Street average: £380,000 (1 sale)
Area average: £463,077 (13 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): West Suffolk. Series: Detached. As of April 2026.
Rental Range
Estimated market rent for West Suffolk. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.
Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → West Suffolk.
LHA (30th percentile) floor for Bury St Edmunds: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
Location
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Lark Valley Shelter | 0.2 miles |
| Bus stop | Parklands Green | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | Abbey Labels | 0.3 miles |
| Shop | Hammonds | 0.3 miles |
| Train station | Bury St Edmunds | 1.4 miles |
| Hospital | St Edmunds Hospital | 2.4 miles |
| Hospital | Glastonbury Court | 2.7 miles |
| Train station | Thurston | 4.6 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total incidents | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Primary School | Primary | 1.0 miles | Good — 16 Nov 2023 |
| St Benedict's Catholic School | Secondary | 1.1 miles | Good — 9 Nov 2016 |
| Howard Community Academy | Primary | 1.1 miles | Requires improvement — 20 Mar 2023 |
| The Albany | Other | 1.1 miles | Inadequate — 4 Jul 2023 |
| Bury St Edmunds County High School | Secondary | 1.2 miles | Good — 15 May 2022 |
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Rent-driven metrics
Based on Area rent estimate.
- 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).