34 HORSECROFT ROAD
BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2DY
Property details
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
158 m²
Council tax band
E
EPC rating
D
Last sold
£620,000 Mar 2023
Price per m²
£3,956/m²
Local average
£640,718 (-2.5%)
Deprivation
Decile 9 (29,124 of 33,755)
Street crime
122 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)
Key features
- Sought after non estate location.
- Spacious four bedroom detached bungalow
- Well tended west facing gardens
- West facing plot approaching 1/5 of an acre
- Two bathrooms including one ensuite
- Kitchen and utility room
- Separate sitting room and dining room
- Beautiful garden room with vaulted roof
- Gravel driveway offering off road parking
- Viewing recommended
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
The accommodation in brief is as follows: Entrance into the property via the front door into an expansive hallway which accesses all four bedrooms, dining room/family room as well as the kitchen, breakfast room and sitting room. The rear aspect sitting room flows into the fabulous garden room which allows light to flood through into the space as well as bringing the outside in.
In addition, there are two bathrooms which include a family bathroom and en-suite shower room. The bedrooms are all doubles with one of them benefitting from the en-suite.
Outside - The wonderful mature garden at the rear of the bungalow is certainly a great feature here with different zones offering multiple reasons to appreciate the outside space.
There is a large terrace which overlooks the pond and offers a fantastic area to entertain friends and family. Beyond the patio, there is a lawned area surrounded by maturing fruit trees and bushes, which then leads to a much loved and well-tended vegetable garden with a variety of growing options available.
Location - Situated on the south west side of Bury St Edmunds, this property is most convenient for access to both the town centre and West Suffolk Hospital. It is close to well-regarded schools and sports facilities, and uniquely independent shops (as well as well known high street stores, and including a Waitrose supermarket and Marks and Spencer food hall), and the beautiful parks, cinemas, theatres and restaurants for which the town is famously known as the 'jewel in the crown of Suffolk'. The house is close to everything that gives Bury its distinct reputation for bringing together the best of old and new, with its rich history and its broad range of venues for dining, shopping and relaxing. These include an impressive fresh produce market every Wednesday and Saturday and the famous burgeoning Christmas market which features artisans, world cuisine stalls, Victorian funfair attractions and a carol service. The town is renowned for its beautiful Cathedral and for the leafy and floral Abbey Gardens with its impressive medieval ruins, all just a short stroll down from the colourful boutiques and cafe culture of the town centre.
It is easy to see why people want to settle in Bury and make it their home. This property is close to the excellent rail and road networks which make London and Cambridge easily commutable, along with giving access to the fine range of town, country and coastal destinations of East Anglia. Additionally, for international destinations, Stansted Airport is only about an hour's door-to-door journey from the bungalow.
Directions - Leaving the town centre via Westgate Street proceed over the roundabout onto Out Westgate. Follow Out Westgate to it’s conclusion and continue onto Horringer Road. Take the first left hand turn onto Horsecroft Road where number 34 can be found after approximately 300 metres on the right-hand side.
Services - Mains services are connected. Council Tax Band E. EPC Rating D.
Listed by
Bury St Edmunds
Sheridans Bury St Edmunds
Reference: 124973360
EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost
Current rating: D
Potential rating: C
Inspection date: 14/06/2022
Expiry date: 13/06/2032
Current heating cost: £1,008/year
Potential heating cost: £923/year
Est. upgrade cost to C: £9,600
Recommendations
- Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
- Low energy lighting for all fixed outlets (£100)
- Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
FENSA Certificates
This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record, indicating window/door installations by FENSA-approved installers.
FENSA Certificate #9677735
Property Details
Street: 34 Horsecroft Road
Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode: IP33 2DY
Installation Details
Items: 1 door
Certificate Issued: 05/08/2013
Work Completed: 15/05/2013
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #17094168 Recent
Property Details
Street: 34 Horsecroft Road
Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode: IP33 2DY
Installation Details
Items: 3 windows
Certificate Issued: 14/12/2025
Work Completed: 19/11/2025
This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database
FENSA Certificate #17356798 Recent
Property Details
Street: 34 Horsecroft Road
Town: BURY ST. EDMUNDS
Postcode: IP33 2DY
Installation Details
Items: 1 window and 2 doors
Certificate Issued: 12/07/2026
Work Completed: 17/06/2026
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 | 01/03/2023 (3 years ago) | £620,000 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DG | £455,000 | 27/03/2026 | Detached |
| 114 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DP | £310,000 | 26/11/2025 | Detached |
| 5 SHARP ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2NB | £960,000 | 12/11/2025 | Detached |
| 3 GROSVENOR GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2JS | £435,000 | 05/12/2023 | Detached |
| 6 SAXON RISE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 3LF | £439,950 | 04/12/2023 | Detached |
| 12 SHARP ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2NB | £590,000 | 30/11/2023 | Detached |
| 37 HORSECROFT ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DS | £431,250 | 07/07/2023 | Detached |
| 140 HARDWICK LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2LE | £1,100,000 | 15/11/2022 | Detached |
| 65 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DQ | £562,500 | 14/10/2022 | Detached |
| 77 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DQ | £490,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| 6A HORSECROFT ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DU | £570,000 | 10/08/2022 | Detached |
| 33 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DG | £390,000 | 27/07/2022 | Detached |
| 12 HORSECROFT ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DU | £462,500 | 22/07/2022 | Detached |
| 62 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DR | £597,000 | 30/06/2022 | Detached |
| 19A SHARP ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2NB | £950,000 | 24/06/2022 | Detached |
| 12 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DR | £300,000 | 17/05/2022 | Detached |
| 5 SAXON RISE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 3LF | £375,000 | 22/04/2022 | Detached |
| 110 HARDWICK LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2LE | £390,000 | 17/03/2022 | Detached |
| 29 HORRINGER ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2DG | £324,796 | 18/02/2022 | Detached |
| 8 GROSVENOR GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2JS | £325,000 | 14/12/2021 | Detached |
Area average: £522,900 (20 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
Address
Horsecroft Road
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Unknown | 0.2 miles |
| Shop | M&S Simply Food | 0.4 miles |
| Shop | WHSmith | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | West Suffolk Hospital | 0.4 miles |
| Hospital | St Edmunds Hospital | 0.9 miles |
| Train station | Bury St Edmunds | 1.4 miles |
| Train station | Thurston | 4.7 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Shoplifting | 18 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total incidents | 122 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 0.3 miles | Good — 14 Feb 2022 |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 19 Apr 2012 |
| Guildhall Feoffment Community Primary School | Primary | 0.8 miles | Good — 8 Feb 2011 |
| Abbeygate Sixth Form College | Other | 0.9 miles | — (No rating) |
| Hardwick Primary School | Primary | 0.9 miles | Good — 12 Jul 2013 |
Rental Comparables
Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.
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).