Gloucester Road Haverhill, West Suffolk
8 addresses across 4 postcodes (CB9), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37400736.
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 West Suffolk costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dullingham, about 14.3 km (8.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Jubilee Park, is about 80 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 102 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Unity Healthcare, about 250 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,120 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 43% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 131 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 West Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,351 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,351 | £2,874 | £3,397 | £3,919 | £4,703 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (91% of about 560 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)
- Social Services Camps Road: up to 17 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 5 High Street Haverhill: up to 14 homes, permissioned (920 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 4 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB9 8JN | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| CB9 8JL | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| CB9 8LP | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
| CB9 8LT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 96 m and 102 m above sea level (99 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB9 8JL | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| CB9 8JN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CB9 8LP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CB9 8LT | 100% | 89% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 37 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gloucester Road Haverhill | 200 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Haverhill | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 25.3 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unity Healthcare | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest David Holland Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Haverhill Dental Centre | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Saffron Walden Community Hospital | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) |
| Police station | Haverhill Police Station | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clements Superstore Cashzone | 50 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Park 3,220 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Haverhill Recreation Ground 4.5 ha | 320 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Puddle Brook Playing Fields 6.7 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jubilee Park Allotments 5,480 m² | 120 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 22 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 St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Ladygate Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Poplar Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Duncey Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Jarvis Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north |
| Acre Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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 | 7 | 8 |
1 of the street's 8 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 West Suffolk: see them on the West Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 330 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Samuel Ward Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Inn CB9 8JN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 4 Good | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Londis CB9 8JN | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| The Pottery Shed CB9 8JN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2026 |
| David Holland Pharmacy CB9 8LU | Retailers - other | 240 m | Exempt | |
| Primrose Mini Market CB9 9LS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Caterlink at Clements Primary Academy CB9 8NJ | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Lilypads Day Nursery & Preschool Ltd CB9 9LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| BaxterStorey - IFF CB9 8LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2024 |
| A & A Chapman Ltd CB9 8DR | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 |
| Drugs | 13 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Harrow Road (27); On or near Gloucester Road (21); On or near Holbrook Road (18); On or near Buckingham Road (14); On or near Leiston Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 43% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 18% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 8% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 21% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 86% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- CB9 8JN: 5 addresses
- CB9 8JL: 1 address of 32 in the postcode
- CB9 8LP: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
- CB9 8LT: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Chester Court · Harewood Terrace · Belmont Court · Harewood Terrace · Leiston Road · Snowdon Court · Trefoil Court · Bath Court · Shepherds Court · Clarendon Road · Bute Court · Leather Lane
All the streets in CB9 and across West 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.