Hexham Close Ipswich
5 addresses across 1 postcode (IP2), about 20 m long. USRN 18200498.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £375,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 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 Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 320 m away, and Gippeswyk Park (18 hectares) is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hawthorn Drive Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 430 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 83% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £267,500 | £200,000 | £335,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £183,500 | £183,500 | £183,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £109,000 | £109,000 | £109,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2025 | 4 IP2 9BE | Semi-detached | £375,000 | |
| 4 Sep 2020 | 4 IP2 9BE | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2020 | 3 IP2 9BE | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2013 | 4 IP2 9BE | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2003 | 4 IP2 9BE | Semi-detached | £183,500 | |
| 29 Jun 2000 | 4 IP2 9BE | Semi-detached | £109,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 126 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
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 B (54% of about 670 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)
- St Joseph's College (part), Belstead Road IP2 9DR: up to 16 homes, pending decision (320 m)
- Mallard Way garages: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (820 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 41 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP2 9BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fernhayes Maidenhall | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Old Cattle Market Bus Station Ipswich | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harwich International Port | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Ipswich Station Surface Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest evyve Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 60.8 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.5 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawthorn Drive Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Welch Pharmacy | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Chantry Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,410 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Gippeswyk Park 18 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 810 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bourne Park 26 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 20 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Gippeswyk Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 850 m (0.5 miles) north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gippeswyk Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 850 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Area of Middle and Late Saxon town, off Greyfriars Road | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Wolsey's Gate, College Street | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Area of middle and late Saxon town between Turret Lane and Star Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Chantry Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Christchurch Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spinney Covert | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Cliff Reach | Tidal water | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Bourne Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Beech Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Wherstead Ooze | Wetland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Stalls Valley | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 5 |
3 of the street's 5 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chantry Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hillside Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; 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 |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gusford Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ranelagh Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sprites Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Primary School IP2 8PY | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| St Josephs College IP2 9DR | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Pauls Sports Club IP2 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Nettie's Kitchen IP2 9BA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Porters Fish IP2 9TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Prince of Wales House IP2 8PY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Stone Lodge Bowls Club IP2 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2015 |
| Park View Care Home IP2 0QR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Belstead Road (7); On or near Fernhayes Close (5); On or near Tintern Close (2); On or near Sawston Close (2); On or near Broomhayes (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 83% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 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
- IP2 9BE: 5 addresses of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Kirkham Close · Buckfast Close · Crowland Close · Tintern Close · Byland Close · Fernhayes Close · Broomhayes · Heatherhayes · Evesham Close · Sawston Close · Oaksmere Gardens · Thornhayes Close
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.