Collimer Close Chelmondiston, Babergh
54 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP9), about 440 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 1500387.
- Sales: 51 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £235,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 26 homes have an energy certificate (D: 15, E: 9, F: 2).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Harwich International, about 5.9 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, and The Common (0.2 hectares) is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 31 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 54 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Holbrook And Shotley Practice, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 17 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £235,000 | £225,000 | £245,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £317,000 | £317,000 | £317,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £290,250 | £250,000 | £330,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £237,000 | £237,000 | £237,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2015 | 3 | £191,000 | £133,334 | £325,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £163,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oct 2024 | 8 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2024 | 34 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2023 | 32 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2022 | 19 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £317,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2021 | 2 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £330,500 | |
| 20 Apr 2021 | 31 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2020 | 21 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £237,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 3 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2017 | 27 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2016 | 18 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2015 | 28 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £133,334 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | DRISHAIG IP9 1HX | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 26 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £191,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 19 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2010 | 8 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £164,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2009 | 4 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | 38 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2009 | 38 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2008 | 20 IP9 1HX | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 29 Jun 2007 | 37 IP9 1HX | Terraced | £182,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 36 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £196,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | 32 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2005 | 25 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £134,995 | |
| 22 Aug 2005 | 22 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 32 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 8 Jul 2005 | 41 IP9 1HX | Detached | £142,500 | |
| 18 Feb 2005 | MALIBU IP9 1HX | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2005 | 31 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £137,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2003 | 32 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2003 | 10 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2003 | DRISHAIG IP9 1HX | Detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2003 | 9 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2002 | 4 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £159,950 | |
| 7 Aug 2002 | 26 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2002 | 40 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £92,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2001 | 3 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £100,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2001 | 36 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £81,500 | |
| 21 Dec 2000 | 12 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £94,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 6 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £87,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2000 | 41 IP9 1HX | Detached | £89,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2000 | 32 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £73,500 | |
| 15 May 2000 | 44 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £82,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 47 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 15 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 9 Jul 1999 | 4 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 22 Apr 1999 | 13 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £45,000 | |
| 22 May 1998 | 16 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £78,000 | |
| 11 Apr 1997 | 33 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £44,500 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 29 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £72,000 | |
| 24 Nov 1995 | 9 IP9 1HX | Semi-detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
26 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (25); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (12); 1950-1966 (11); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (private) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 4, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 17, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 18, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 21, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 22, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 24, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 25, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 26, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 27, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 31, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 36, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 38, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- 46, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
- Drishaig, Collimer Close, Chelmondiston
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 (32% of about 1,110 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Statutory Infrastructure Works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, carriageway, verge (major (paa) works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 15 September 2026 to 21 September 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP9 1HX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP9 1HS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 54 addresses are between 26 m and 31 m above sea level (29 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP9 1HS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP9 1HX | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Harwich International 118,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Wrabness 27,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Red Lion Chelmondiston | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ipswich Hospital Copleston | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harwich International Port | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 58.8 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 68 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | The Holbrook And Shotley Practice | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Ipswich Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Harwich police Station | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Holbrook, Holbrook Cashzone | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 780 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Common 2,490 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,870 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,200 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Broke Hall Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broke Hall Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 740 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Potter Point | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Potter's Reach | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Manor Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 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 | 53 | 54 |
1 of the street's 54 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 140 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miquill IP9 1DT | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Orwell Stores IP9 1DX | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2022 |
| Orwell Stores Tearoom IP9 1DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Lees Cottage IP9 1DX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Hollingsworths Stores IP9 1DX | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Andrew'S Drive (13); On or near Collimer Close (3); On or near Woodlands (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 44% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 70% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 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 5 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
St Andrews Drive · Rectory Field · St Andrew's Drive · Hollow Lane · Howlett Terrace · Church Road · Church Lane · Chesapeake Close · Woodlands · Wendy Close · Millfield · Mill 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.