Hilly Fields Woodbridge, East Suffolk
39 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP12), about 300 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38600990.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 5, D: 12, E: 2).
- Flood: 4 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 C; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Woodbridge, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 240 m away, and Fen Meadow (2.9 hectares) is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 26 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Framfield House Surgery, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, end-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (13); 1950-1966 (7); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
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 C (24% of about 1,050 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Woodbridge (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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)
- Land Off Newnham Avenue Newnham Avenue Woodbridge: up to 4 homes, permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Garden Centre Cumberland Street Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4AF: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
- The Crown Hotel, 2 Thoroughfare, Woodbridge: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 25 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP12 4DX | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 4 | unlikely |
| IP12 4DU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 26 m and 32 m above sea level (28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP12 4DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP12 4DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Woodbridge 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ipswich Road Woodbridge | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Martlesham Park and Ride | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Felixstowe for Bawdsey Ferry Landing Felixstowe Ferry | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Hamblin Road Cycle Parking | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 65.4 km (41 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 76.9 km (48 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Framfield House Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterton Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Island House Dental Care | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Ipswich Hospital | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Police Woodbridge Police Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | East Of England Co-op Hasketon | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,400 m² | 240 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Fen Meadow 2.9 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 400 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,450 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,290 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Woodbridge Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 240 m north. 204 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 19 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 240 m north |
| Red House | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Seckford Hospital | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Clock House | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Brook House | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Lady Alice Kenlis | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Moated site at The Old Rectory | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Porters Wood | Wood | 280 m south |
| Warren Hill | Hill | 360 m north |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Ferry Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Troublesome Reach | Tidal water | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| The Tips | Wetland | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 37 | 39 |
2 of the street's 39 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 East Suffolk: see them on the East Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyson Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Woodbridge | Primary | 4–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Farlingaye High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Of England Co Op IP12 4ET | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2009 |
| Cherry Tree Inn IP12 4AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Notcutts Ltd IP12 4AF | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Prime Convenience IP12 4EX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Quality Fish And Chips IP12 4EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Delhi Junction Indian Restaurant IP12 4EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Woodbridge Day Nursery IP12 4EN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Grove Court Care Home IP12 4BW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (suffolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 69% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 9 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
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band D, house, detached (lodged 15 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hillyfields · Warren Hill Road · Anderson's Way · Sandy Lane · Through Duncans · Cemetery Lane · Old Barrack Road · Portland Crescent · King's Close · Clare Avenue
All the streets in IP12 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.