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7 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS

BURY ST. EDMUNDS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU

5 beds Listed 13 Jun 2014 (-4397d)

£745,000

Reduced on 4 Jul 2014

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# 5 bedroom detached house for sale (IP33 2QU)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 7 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK IP33 2QU |
| Price | £745,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Last sold | £420,000 Aug 2003 |

## Description

Impressive family home close to Hardwick Heath, set in half-acre (sts) gardens.This substantial family home sits in approximately half an acre of mature gardens with a south-westerly aspect in this popular residential address, convenient for Bury St Edmunds town centre, Hardwick Heath and the hospital, as well as giving convenient road access to the A14.  The accommodation, over two floors, complements the modern way of living with annexe potential should it be required.  The property is well presented, in good decorative order throughout and benefits from predominantly uPVC double-glazed windows and gas-fired heating. It is offered to the market with no upward chain.

## Property Photos

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## FENSA Certificates

This property has 3 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #7579673
- **Address:** 7 Hardwick Park Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QU
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/08/2010
- **Work Completed:** 23/07/2010
- **Items:** 5 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #5367441
- **Address:** 7 Hardwick Park Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QU
- **Certificate Issued:** 21/01/2008
- **Work Completed:** 06/12/2007
- **Items:** 4 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #1349519
- **Address:** 7 Hardwick Park Gardens, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QU
- **Certificate Issued:** 22/12/2003
- **Work Completed:** 07/11/2003
- **Items:** 4 window(s), 2 door(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 7 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST. EDMUNDS, ST EDMUNDSBURY, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QU | £420,000 | 08/08/2003 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 81 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL | £835,000 | 30/07/2025 | Detached |
| 87 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL | £885,000 | 17/11/2023 | Detached |
| 82 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL | £850,000 | 11/07/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] BRIAR LODGE, 5 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QU | £775,025 | 17/12/2021 | Detached |

**Street average:** £775,025 (1 sale)
**Area average:** £856,667 (3 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £638,081 (13 Detached, IP33, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** +16.8%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (West Suffolk). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,059/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,177/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,295/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Bury St Edmunds (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,296/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £147,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £117,700

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Capital growth trend

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

- **5y growth:** 18.5%
- **10y growth:** 91.4%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for West Suffolk; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** 5.2%
- **5y growth (index):** 10.4%
- **10y growth (index):** 32.5%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

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Property details

Last sold

£420,000 Aug 2003

Local average

£638,081 (+16.8%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,350 of 33,755)

Street crime

53 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Additional details

Garden: Yes

Description

Impressive family home close to Hardwick Heath, set in half-acre (sts) gardens.This substantial family home sits in approximately half an acre of mature gardens with a south-westerly aspect in this popular residential address, convenient for Bury St Edmunds town centre, Hardwick Heath and the hospital, as well as giving convenient road access to the A14. The accommodation, over two floors, complements the modern way of living with annexe potential should it be required. The property is well presented, in good decorative order throughout and benefits from predominantly uPVC double-glazed windows and gas-fired heating. It is offered to the market with no upward chain.

Listed by

Bury St Edmunds

Bedfords

Reference: 30880485

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

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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 #7579673

Property Details

Street: 7 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: Bury St. Edmunds

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 5 windows

Certificate Issued: 17/08/2010

Work Completed: 23/07/2010

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #5367441

Property Details

Street: 7 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: Bury St. Edmunds

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows

Certificate Issued: 21/01/2008

Work Completed: 06/12/2007

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

FENSA Certificate #1349519

Property Details

Street: 7 Hardwick Park Gardens

Town: Bury St. Edmunds

Postcode: IP33 2QU

Installation Details

Items: 4 windows and 2 doors

Certificate Issued: 22/12/2003

Work Completed: 07/11/2003

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	08/08/2003 (22 years ago)	£420,000	—

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
81 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL	£835,000	30/07/2025	Detached
87 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL	£885,000	17/11/2023	Detached
82 HOME FARM LANE, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QL	£850,000	11/07/2022	Detached
Same street BRIAR LODGE, 5 HARDWICK PARK GARDENS, BURY ST EDMUNDS, WEST SUFFOLK, SUFFOLK, IP33 2QU	£775,025	17/12/2021	Detached

Street average: £775,025 (1 sale)

Area average: £856,667 (3 sales)

Capital growth trend

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

5y growth 18.5%

10y growth 91.4%

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

1y (index) 5.2%

5y (index) 10.4%

10y (index) 32.5%

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: £1,296/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

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Nearby

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

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	Kestrel Road	0.3 miles
Bus stop	The Lodge	0.3 miles
Hospital	West Suffolk Hospital	0.3 miles
Shop	Friends of West Suffolk Hospital	0.3 miles
Shop	WHSmith	0.3 miles
Train station	Bury St Edmunds	1.8 miles
Train station	Thurston	4.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	21
Criminal damage and arson	10
Public order	6
Anti-social behaviour	4
Drugs	4
Other theft	4
Burglary	1
Other crime	1
Possession of weapons	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	53

Within 1 mile during Apr 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
Riverwalk School	Other	0.3 miles	Good — 8 Sep 2024
Hardwick Primary School	Primary	0.5 miles	Good — 12 Jul 2013
South Lee School	Other	0.5 miles	— (No rating)
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.9 miles	Good — 19 Apr 2012
Learning Support, Western Area Education Office	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

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Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.16%

Max investor price (0.8%) £147,125

Target investor price (1%) £117,700

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).