Baird Close Ipswich
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP2), about 80 m long, classed as a local access road. USRN 18200072.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, and Bosmere Green (0.2 hectares) is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 44 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 1,200 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Depot, Beaconsfield Road: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (260 m)
- 112-116 Bramford Road: up to 19 homes, not permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Elton Park Industrial Estate: up to 91 homes, pending decision (680 m (0.4 miles))
- The Masons Public House 79 Victoria Street IP1 2LS, permissioned (700 m (0.4 miles))
- Wellington Court garages, Beaufort Street: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Elton Park Industrial Estate: up to 12 homes, pending decision (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Warehouse (Co-op), Paul's Road, not permissioned (780 m (0.5 miles))
- 72 (Old Boatyard) Cullingham Road: up to 14 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP2 0UF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP2 0UH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (6 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP2 0UF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP2 0UH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Riverside Road Westbourne | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Car parks | Wolsey Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.5 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.6 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cardinal Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barbour Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 17 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Bosmere Green 1,720 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8.1 ha | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chantry Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chantry Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Christchurch Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Wolsey's Gate, College Street | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Area of middle and late Saxon town, and medieval defences, off Old Foundry Road | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chantry Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Wild Flower Meadow | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Wherstead Ooze | Wetland | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handford Hall Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chantry Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Snack Bar IP2 0UH | Mobile caterer | 190 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Cafe Colombo IP1 4QA | Other catering premises | 210 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Se7en Wholesale Ltd IP2 0UB | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Buzzbee Babes IP1 4AL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| BWOWNIES LTD IP2 0EF | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Treasure Hut IP1 4AS | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Muller IP1 5BN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2016 |
| The Methodist Pre-School IP1 4AY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Rosary Conservative Club IP1 4AB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Springfield Infant School IP1 4PP | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Earl Kitchener Public House IP2 0ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Shazza's Grill House IP2 0ER | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Costa Coffee IP2 0BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Family Supermarket IP1 4AB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd IP1 2EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2019 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Riverside Road (13); On or near Farina Close (10); On or near Dhobi Place (8); On or near Tanners View (4); On or near Millers View (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 29% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Crompton Road · Tanners View · Whittle Road · Millers View · Fulham Way · Riverside Road · Farina Close · Dhobi Place · Arkwright Road · Tower Mill Road · Fraser Road · Beaconsfield Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.