Cedar Close Bacton, Mid Suffolk
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP14), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25500316.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £244,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (D: 12, E: 3, 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 B; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elmswell, about 7.5 km (4.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tailors Green, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 60 to 61 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mendlesham Medical Group, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | £244,500 | £235,000 | £254,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2018 | 3 | £205,000 | £170,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 4 | £179,750 | £160,000 | £195,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £112,500 | £112,500 | £112,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2010 | 2 | £135,000 | £125,000 | £145,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £132,750 | £127,500 | £138,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2023 | 5 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2023 | 1 IP14 4NS | Detached | £254,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2021 | 12 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2020 | 11 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £227,500 | |
| 5 Apr 2019 | 5 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Dec 2018 | 8 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 6 IP14 4NS | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2018 | 2 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2016 | 10 IP14 4NS | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 2 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 13 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 12 Feb 2016 | 3 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £177,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 1 IP14 4NS | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2012 | 15 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 13 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 15 Oct 2010 | 12 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2010 | 14 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2006 | 16 IP14 4NS | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2005 | 12 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2005 | 5 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 12 Jan 2004 | 14 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2002 | 4 IP14 4NS | Detached | £108,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2000 | 2 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £84,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2000 | 6 IP14 4NS | Detached | £69,500 | |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 23 IP14 4NS | Detached | £82,000 | |
| 6 Nov 1998 | 14 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £49,000 | |
| 21 Dec 1995 | 6 IP14 4NS | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 19 Sep 1995 | 8 IP14 4NS | Semi-detached | £39,000 | |
| 20 Apr 1995 | 6 IP14 4NS | Detached | £34,000 | |
| 31 Mar 1995 | 1 IP14 4NS | Detached | £52,500 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (4); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,317 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,545 | £1,802 | £2,059 | £2,317 | £2,832 | £3,347 | £3,861 | £4,634 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (33% of about 790 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
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026 to 14 September 2026: ESSEX AND SUFFOLK WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
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 21 addresses are between 60 m and 61 m above sea level (61 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP14 4NS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP14 4NT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Stowmarket 976,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Needham Market 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cotton Methodist Church Bacton | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnards Stowmarket | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Crown Street | 8 km (5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 49.4 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 68 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mendlesham Medical Group | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Station Pharmacy | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wedgwood House Dental Practice | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| Police station | Stowmarket Police Station. | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tailors Green 1,220 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 370 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,730 m² | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 480 m (0.3 miles) west. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 480 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Bacton Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Saracen's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Low Meadow Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Russell's Hill | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Crooksell Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Jessie's Wood | Wood | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 2 |
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 3 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 6 |
| Under 55 | 20 | 10 |
1 of the street's 21 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 11 from railways, 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 Mid Suffolk: see them on the Mid Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scoby's Ferments IP14 4HP | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pretyman Avenue (5); On or near St Mary'S Close (3); On or near Cedar Close (1); On or near North Close (1); On or near Oakfield Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 80% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 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 | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 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
Pretyman Avenue · Cage Street · Pretyman Avenue · Ash Close · Cage Street · West View · Culley Road · Farrow Road · North Close · Pound Hill Close · Elm Way · St Mary's Close
All the streets in IP14 and across Mid Suffolk.
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.