Copse Close Martlesham Heath, East Suffolk
10 addresses across 1 postcode (IP5), about 80 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 38606404.
- 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 A; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woodbridge, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 25 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 Martlesham Surgery, about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 450 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 12 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 East Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,335 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,557 | £1,816 | £2,075 | £2,335 | £2,854 | £3,372 | £3,891 | £4,670 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (22% of about 1,190 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)
- Suffolk Police HQ, Portal Avenue, Martlesham: up to 150 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 25 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP5 3QJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodbridge 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Anson Road Martlesham Heath | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Martlesham Park and Ride | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing Felixstowe Ferry | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Adastral Park, Car Park U | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 68 km (42 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 74.8 km (46 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Martlesham Surgery | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco In-Store Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Martlesham Heath Dental Practice | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Ipswich Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Martlesham Heath Police Investigation Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mfg - Martlesham Heath Services, Martlesham Heath | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,200 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.5 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | The Green 2.9 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Two bowl barrows in Spratt's Plantation., a scheduled monument, 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Two bowl barrows in Spratt's Plantation. | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Bowl barrow in Portal Avenue | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow in Birch Grove, Martlesham Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spratt's Plantation | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Pole Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Troublesome Reach | Tidal water | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Playford Mere | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Ferry Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
| The Tips | Wetland | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 10 | 10 |
None of the street's 10 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 East Suffolk: see them on the East Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Martlesham Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorseland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Ices Ltd IP5 3RG | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2016 |
| Costa (Drive Thru) IP5 3TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Martlesham Pizza / Chilli And Spice IP5 3RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Michaels Kitchen IP5 3RG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Lounge 25 IP5 3RH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2015 |
| McDonald's Restaurants Limited IP5 3TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett IP5 3RX | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Greggs IP5 3RH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Subway IP5 3RQ | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Yo! To Go! IP5 3RU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Next IP5 3RX | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Costa Coffee IP5 3RX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods IP5 3RX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Card Factory IP5 3RX | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Tesco IP5 3RU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hilton Road (8); On or near The Avenue (2); On or near Lugano Avenue (1); On or near Geneva Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 59% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- IP5 3QJ: 10 addresses
Nearby streets
Woodside · Acorn Way · The Avenue · St Gotthards Avenue · Hilton Road · Geneva Avenue · Lugano Avenue · The Drive · The Drive · Anson Road · Roma Avenue · Milano Avenue
All the streets in IP5 and across East 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.