Caxton Close Holbrook, Babergh
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP9), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 1511234.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £570,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 B; 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 Wrabness, about 5 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 590 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 29 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Holbrook And Shotley Practice, about 30 m away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £570,000 | £570,000 | £570,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £133,333 | £133,333 | £133,333 |
| 2020 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2022 | 4 IP9 2GZ | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2021 | 3 IP9 2GZ | Terraced | £133,333 | |
| 16 Dec 2020 | 3 IP9 2GZ | Terraced | £200,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2011 | 3 IP9 2GZ | Terraced | £150,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (1); House, detached (1). Built: 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
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 B (22% of about 950 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 addresses are about 29 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP9 2GZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP9 2QS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wrabness 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Mistley 64,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Compasses Holbrook | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Park and Ride Copdock | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harwich International Port | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 56.1 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.4 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Holbrook And Shotley Practice | 30 m |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Police - Capel St Mary Police Station | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Holbrook, Holbrook Cashzone | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,640 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 590 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Reade Playing Field 2.0 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 270 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m south. 16 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south |
| Interrupted ditch system at Potash Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (1 mile) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Wood | Wood | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Alton Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Holbrook Bay | Bay | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
| Broom Knoll | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
| Freston Point | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 3 |
1 of the street's 3 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 Babergh: see them on the Babergh page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 390 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holbrook Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Society IP9 2PZ | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Holbrook Playgroup Preschool IP9 2PZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Holbrook Primary School IP9 2PZ | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Woody's The Butchers IP9 2PZ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| The Swan IP9 2PZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 29 Oct 2021 |
| East of England Co-op IP9 2PZ | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Caxton Close (7); On or near Supermarket (6); On or near Mill Rise (3); On or near Jervis Close (2); On or near Reade Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 38% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
Shepherds Lane · Heathfield Road · Mill Rise · East Row · Jervis Close · Coachman's Paddock · Little Orchards · Reade Road · Mill Rise · Hapenny Field · Pettwood Gardens · Firebronds 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.