Fishbane Close Ipswich
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP3), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18200384.
- Sales: 22 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £382,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 3, E: 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 C; Band D in Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Orwell Country Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 39 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ravenswood Medical Practice, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 77% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2022 | 4 | £335,000 | £325,000 | £425,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £277,000 | £277,000 | £277,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £205,000 | £195,000 | £215,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £167,750 | £167,750 | £167,750 |
| 2006 | 2 | £190,750 | £167,500 | £214,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £179,500 | £179,500 | £179,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £173,250 | £168,000 | £178,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2024 | 16 IP3 0SE | Detached | £382,500 | |
| 8 Nov 2022 | 3 IP3 0SE | Detached | £425,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2022 | 14 IP3 0SE | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2022 | 12 IP3 0SE | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2022 | 16 IP3 0SE | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2021 | 14 IP3 0SE | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2020 | 11 IP3 0SE | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 8 May 2019 | 12 IP3 0SE | Detached | £277,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2017 | 1 IP3 0SE | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 3 IP3 0SE | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2014 | 14 IP3 0SE | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 10 Apr 2014 | 3 IP3 0SE | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2013 | 12 IP3 0SE | Detached | £167,750 | |
| 10 Jul 2006 | 7 IP3 0SE | Detached | £214,000 | |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 12 IP3 0SE | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 7 Jul 2004 | 12 IP3 0SE | Detached | £179,500 | |
| 21 Feb 2003 | 3 IP3 0SE | Detached | £178,500 | |
| 11 Feb 2003 | 5 IP3 0SE | Detached | £168,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 12 IP3 0SE | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 16 Sep 1997 | 6 IP3 0SE | Detached | £74,000 | |
| 2 Sep 1997 | 7 IP3 0SE | Detached | £83,000 | |
| 4 Jul 1997 | 5 IP3 0SE | Detached | £75,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 110 m². Most common: House, detached (9). Built: 1983-1990 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (51% of about 530 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 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 34 m and 39 m above sea level (37 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 0SE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP3 0SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Windermere Close Gainsborough | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ipswich Hospital Copleston | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing Shotley Gate | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Bourne Park car park | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 5 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 61.3 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 67.2 km (42 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ravenswood Medical Practice | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Gainsborough Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Orwell Country Park 95 ha | 80 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,130 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 98 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Freston Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Freston Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brazier's Wood | Wood | 320 m south |
| Black Ooze | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Freston Reach | Tidal water | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Big Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 180 m | Requires improvement (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Morland Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ravenswood Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Piper's Vale Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Cliff Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunchtime Company Ltd IP3 0SP | School/college/university | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Find Ltd IP3 0SP | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Miquill IP3 0LH | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Brazier'S Wood Road (35); On or near Andros Close (3); On or near Fishbane Close (3); On or near Lowry Gardens (2); On or near Hockney Gardens (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 77% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 70% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Swatchway Close · Andros Close · Munnings Close · Coleness Road · Platters Close · Cole Ness Road · Nash Gardens · Hockney Gardens · Cole Ness Road · Lowry Gardens · Worcester Road · Vandyck 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.