Limerick Close Ipswich
38 addresses across 1 postcode (IP1), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18200605.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £72,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 27, D: 2, 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 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 Westerfield, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Bramford Lane Open Space, is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 33 to 37 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 18% of households owned their home and 9% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £93,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £31,920 | £31,920 | £31,920 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2021 | 2 IP1 5LR | Semi-detached | £170,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Jun 2009 | 13 IP1 5LR | Flat or maisonette | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2008 | 29 IP1 5LR | Flat or maisonette | £93,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Dec 2003 | 29 IP1 5LR | Flat or maisonette | £31,920 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 50 m². Most common: Flat (20); Bungalow, semi-detached (5); Maisonette, not recorded (2). Built: 1950-1966 (30). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24); owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
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 (61% 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)
- Former Tooks Bakery, Old Norwich Road, permissioned (370 m)
- The Flying Horse PH, 4 Waterford Road: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Rear of Stratford Road/Cedarcroft Road: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026: ANGLIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
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 38 addresses are between 33 m and 37 m above sea level (34 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP1 5LR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mayo Court Whitehouse | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Wolsey Car Park | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.9 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.7 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cardinal Medical Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Ipswich Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bramford Lane Open Space 4.9 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Whitehouse Recreation Ground 3.4 ha | 80 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christchurch Mansion, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Chantry Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Flower Meadow | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Chantry Cut | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south |
| The Slade | Valley | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 30 | 38 |
8 of the street's 38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; 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 |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brama Care IP1 5LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 30 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Shell Whitehouse IP1 6JZ | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2026 |
| The Bio Mechanix Ipswich IP1 5LT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| 7 Days Express Whitton Ltd IP1 6ED | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 1 May 2024 |
| Whitton Stores IP1 6ED | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 23 Feb 2016 |
| Kays Fruit & Veg IP1 6ED | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily IP1 6ED | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Fridays Fish and Chips IP1 6ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Rodi Pizza and Grill IP1 6ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Quality Kebabs IP1 6EB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Al's Cafe IP1 6EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Farmfoods IP1 6EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Bekash Tandoori IP1 6EB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Frydays IP1 6ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Jade House IP1 6ED | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Waterford Road (10); On or near Cavan Road (9); On or near Limerick Close (6); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 18% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 76% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 9% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 42% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- IP1 5LR: 38 addresses of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Waterford Road · White House Road · Meredith Road · Cavan Road · Swinburne Road · Tyrone Close · Wordsworth Crescent · Donegal Road · Wicklow Road · Bury Road · Malkin Close · Wheat 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.