Blenheim Close Brantham, Babergh
26 addresses across 2 postcodes (CO11), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1500191.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £300,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 6, E: 2, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 D; Band D in Babergh costs £2,342 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Manningtree, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 28 to 35 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Riverside Health Ctr, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £362,500 | £362,500 | £362,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £193,500 | £173,000 | £214,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £223,000 | £223,000 | £223,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £135,000 | £135,000 | £135,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £72,500 | £72,500 | £72,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £62,000 | £62,000 | £62,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2026 | 6 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2023 | 12 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2022 | 2 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2021 | 3 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2018 | 11 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £362,500 | |
| 2 Dec 2011 | 4 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2010 | 3 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £173,000 | |
| 19 Apr 2010 | 8 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £214,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | 4 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 11 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £223,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 3 CO11 1TJ | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 26 Feb 1997 | 3, ACACIA COURT CO11 1TR | Detached | £72,500 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 1996 | 10 CO11 1TJ | Detached | £62,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 70 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (5); Flat (4); House, detached (3). Built: 1967-1975 (8); 1950-1966 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Babergh in 2026-27: Band D £2,342 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,561 | £1,821 | £2,081 | £2,342 | £2,862 | £3,382 | £3,903 | £4,683 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (44% of about 720 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 26 addresses are between 28 m and 35 m above sea level (33 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO11 1TJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CO11 1TR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Manningtree 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Mistley 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) | |
| Wrabness 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Birch Drive Brantham | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Park and Ride Copdock | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harwich International Port | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Manningtree Station Car Park | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 50.9 km (32 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 57.9 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Riverside Health Ctr | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Surgery | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 12.9 km (8 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Police - Capel St Mary Police Station | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Brantham, Blenheim Close Cashzone | 40 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,630 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 600 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,180 m² | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,930 m² | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael and All Angels, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael and All Angels | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Dodnash Priory (site of) | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Braham Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Spooner's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| The Hook | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Lawford Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Queech Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Ballast Hill | Wetland | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 26 | 26 |
None of the street's 26 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Babergh: see them on the Babergh page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-Operative Society CO11 1TR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 40 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Chloe's CO11 1TR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Brooklands Young Explorers CO11 1RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kettle Way (3); On or near A137 (1); On or near Elm Close (1); On or near Birch Drive (1); On or near Cedar Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 38% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Elm Close · Quince Close · Sycamore Way · Pine Close · Birch Drive · Kettle Way · Brooklands Rise · Cedar Close · Grove Road · Poppy Field · Bailey Gardens · School Lane
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.