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STATION ROAD, BURY ST EDMUNDS, ELMSWELL, SUFFOLK IP30 9HA

2 baths 2,336 sq ft Listed 28 Jan 2026 (-175d)

£575,000

Guide Price

Reduced on 5 May 2026

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

217 m²

EPC rating

E

Year built

England and Wales: before 1900

Last sold

£433,000 Apr 2023

Price per m²

£2,650/m²

Local average

£447,142 (+28.6%)

Deprivation

Decile 9 (29,350 of 33,755)

Street crime

18 incidents within 1 mile (May 2026)

Key features

  • Six Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Gardens & Parking
  • Kitchen & Utility
  • Office
  • Village Location
  • Viewing Advised

Additional details

Parking
Yes
Garden
Yes

Description

Guide £575,000-£600,000.. This impressive detached house presents beautiful gault brick elevations and a classic symmetrical façade which hints to the beautifully proportioned accommodation inside. Located on Station Road in the charming village of Elmswell and just a short drive from the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds. With six bedrooms and two bathrooms, this property provides ample space for a large family or those who love to entertain guests. The freehold tenure ensures long-term peace of mind for prospective buyers.

Elmswell offers a welcoming community atmosphere with local amenities including a convenient train station for easy commutes. For families, nearby schools such as Elmswell Primary School provide quality education within reach. The close proximity to Bury St Edmunds means residents can enjoy the town's cultural attractions, shopping, and dining options.

The property's location benefits from excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for those who need to travel frequently. With its higher-end price category, this home represents a unique opportunity to invest in a desirable area. Do not miss your chance to own this exceptional property; enquire today for further details.

Listed by

Bury St. Edmunds

Spicerhaart

Reference: 171538946

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: E

Potential rating: D

Inspection date: 03/05/2019

Expiry date: 02/05/2029

Current heating cost: £2,775/year

Potential heating cost: £1,617/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £24,725

Recommendations

  • Increase loft insulation to 270 mm (£100 - £350)
  • 50 mm internal or external wall insulation (£4,000 - £14,000)
  • Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
  • Floor insulation (solid floor) (£4,000 - £6,000)
  • Upgrade heating controls (£350 - £450)
  • Replace boiler with new condensing boiler (£2,200 - £3,000)
  • Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£5,000 - £8,000)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

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Floorplan 3

Floorplan 3

EPC Graphs

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Price history

Event Date Price % change
Listed for sale £575,000 +32.8%
Sold 27/04/2023 (3 years ago) £433,000

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
18 CROWN MILL, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GF £355,000 03/12/2025 Detached
3 HOME FIELD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9BU £675,000 05/12/2023 Detached
4 PINDAR GARDENS, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GD £530,000 27/11/2023 Detached
25 LAWN DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NT £360,000 19/10/2023 Detached
3 ROSE LANE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9EB £202,000 13/10/2023 Detached
9 LOCH RANNOCH CLOSE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9FA £365,000 01/09/2023 Detached
6 WYATT CLOSE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9UL £400,000 17/07/2023 Detached
23 LITTLE GREEN, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9FB £485,000 23/06/2023 Detached
10 PYES MEADOW, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9UF £320,000 06/06/2023 Detached
NEWTONVALE ROSE LANE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9EB £385,000 31/05/2023 Detached
5 FARM MEADOW, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9BW £323,000 21/04/2023 Detached
55 ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NP £470,000 17/03/2023 Detached
16 CRABTREE MEADOW, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GG £440,000 16/12/2022 Detached
9 LAWN DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NT £365,000 15/12/2022 Detached
5 PINDAR GARDENS, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GD £695,000 01/12/2022 Detached
6 PINDAR GARDENS, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9GD £650,000 28/11/2022 Detached
Same street THE STABLES STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA £350,000 24/11/2022 Detached
1 HAWK GREEN, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9FR £495,000 22/11/2022 Detached
2 ST EDMUNDS DRIVE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9NP £520,000 21/11/2022 Detached
5 HULVER CLOSE, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9YD £250,000 17/10/2022 Detached
STERNDALE NEW ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9BT £430,000 07/10/2022 Detached
Same street FOX VIEW STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA £325,000 26/05/2022 Detached
Same street THE LILACS STATION ROAD, ELMSWELL, BURY ST EDMUNDS, MID SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP30 9HA £358,000 04/02/2022 Detached

Street average: £344,333 (3 sales)

Area average: £435,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth -10.8%
10y growth 21.6%

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

1y (index) 4.7%
5y (index) 11.5%
10y (index) 31.2%

Rental Range

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

Low £895/mo
Realistic £994/mo
Optimistic £1,093/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Mid Suffolk.

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

Location

Address

Station Road

Nearby

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

Type Name Distance
Train station Elmswell 0.0 miles
Bus stop Shop Corner 0.0 miles
Shop Mace 0.1 miles
Shop Costcutter 1.3 miles
Train station Thurston 4.5 miles
Hospital West Suffolk Hospital 8.7 miles
Hospital Hartismere Hospital 11.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category Count
Violence and sexual offences 10
Anti-social behaviour 3
Other theft 2
Public order 2
Criminal damage and arson 1
Total incidents 18

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
Elmswell Community Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Good — 15 Jul 2016
Woolpit Primary Academy Primary 1.3 miles Good — 6 Oct 2022
Thurston Church of England Primary Academy Primary 2.2 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Norton CEVC Primary School Primary 2.3 miles (Inspected (no overall grade))
Crawford's Church of England Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Good — 14 Mar 2023

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.17%
Max investor price (0.8%) £124,250
Target investor price (1%) £99,400
  • 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).