Lime Close Ufford, East Suffolk
5 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP13), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38601096.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £400,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3).
- 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 D; 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 Melton (Suffolk), about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 800 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 28 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Little St John Street Surgery, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away.
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 86% of households owned their home and 49% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 15 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 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £377,500 | £377,500 | £377,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £287,500 | £287,500 | £287,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £174,750 | £174,750 | £174,750 |
| 2007 | 2 | £233,250 | £219,000 | £247,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £84,000 | £84,000 | £84,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £86,000 | £86,000 | £86,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2025 | 1 IP13 6EU | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2024 | 3 IP13 6EU | Detached | £377,500 | |
| 22 Apr 2022 | 5 IP13 6EU | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 3 IP13 6EU | Detached | £287,500 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | 3 IP13 6EU | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2009 | 3 IP13 6EU | Detached | £174,750 | |
| 28 Jun 2007 | 1 IP13 6EU | Detached | £219,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2007 | 5 IP13 6EU | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 20 Aug 1999 | 1 IP13 6EU | Detached | £84,000 | |
| 1 Dec 1997 | 1 IP13 6EU | Detached | £86,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 133 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 D (23% of about 1,090 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 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP13 6EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP13 6EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 27 m and 28 m above sea level (27 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP13 6EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP13 6EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Woodbridge 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Wickham Market 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parklands Ufford | 230 m |
| Bus or coach station | Martlesham Park and Ride | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bawdsey Ferry Landing | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Melton Station Car Park | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 62 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 80.8 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Little St John Street Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Unit 1 | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Ipswich Hospital | 11.5 km (7.1 miles) |
| Police station | Woodbridge Fire and Police Station | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | East Of England Co-op Hasketon | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,880 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 800 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 560 m (0.3 miles) east. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 560 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Old Church of St Andrew | Listed building, Grade II* | 830 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Quill | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Hospital Grove | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Town Grove | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Round Grove | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Ferry Cliff | Cliff or slope | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.3 | 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 | 4 | 5 |
1 of the street's 5 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 East Suffolk: see them on the East Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ufford Park Resort IP12 1QW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parklands (9); On or near Lime Close (3); On or near Nicholls Close (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 86% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 49% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Nearby streets
Nicholls Close · Parklands · The Avenue · Ufford Place
All the streets in IP13 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.