Lodge Close Great Barton, West Suffolk
6 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP31), about 100 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 37403600.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £420,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 E; Band D in West Suffolk costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 70% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thurston, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 63 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 6 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mount Farm Surgery, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £390,000 | £330,000 | £450,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £147,500 | £147,500 | £147,500 |
| 1996 | 1 | £143,500 | £143,500 | £143,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2020 | 3 IP31 2SL | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2012 | HOLLY LODGE, 4 IP31 2SL | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2012 | 3 IP31 2SL | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2005 | 2 IP31 2SL | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 29 Apr 1999 | 1 IP31 2SL | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 22 Oct 1996 | 3 IP31 2SL | Detached | £143,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 175 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1976-1982 (2); 1967-1975 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 E (26% of about 1,120 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP31 2SL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP31 2RJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 6 addresses are between 61 m and 63 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP31 2RJ | 100% | 70% | 70% | 0% |
| IP31 2SL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thurston 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Bury St Edmunds 929,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.4 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Great Barton | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Bury St Edmunds | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | DLN Car Charging | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 56.4 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mount Farm Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Croasdales | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Saxon Dental Practice | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital Road Site | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Bury St Edmunds police station | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Tollgate Cashzone | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.2 ha | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 500 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,790 m² | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Conyers Green Farmhouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Conyers Green Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Barn at Manor Farm | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wolsey's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 530 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Church Water | Lake or reservoir | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Leeds Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Clark's Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Blackmoor Bottom | Valley | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Puttockshill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 6 |
1 of the street's 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 80 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londis Great Barton IP31 2NP | Retailers - other | 170 m | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Great Barton Luncheon Club IP31 2NR | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
| Great Barton Bowls Club IP31 2RF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Oct 2001 |
| Freedom Cafe | Other catering premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (4); On or near The Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
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
Beech Park · Farriers Close · School Lane · Garden Close · The Street · School Road · Elms Close · The Park · Aspen Close · Downing Drive · Chestnut Close · Cox Lane
All the streets in IP31 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.