Low Road Darsham, East Suffolk
18 addresses across 3 postcodes (IP17), about 900 m (0.6 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 38601129.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £776,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 2, F: 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 B; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Darsham, about 1.4 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Village Green, is about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 16 to 21 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Saxmundham Health Centre, about 7 km (4.4 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £776,000 | £776,000 | £776,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| 1998 | 3 | £117,000 | £78,000 | £157,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £136,250 | £125,000 | £147,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2021 | MILLYS WAY IP17 3PT | Detached | £776,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | WYCHING WAY IP17 3PT | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | DWELL DEEP COTTAGE IP17 3PU | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 6 May 2014 | WOODSIDE IP17 3PU | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2004 | TALL TIMBERS IP17 3PT | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 2, ROSE COTTAGES IP17 3PT | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1998 | 2, HAKEN COTTAGE IP17 3PU | Detached | £78,000 | |
| 10 Jun 1998 | WYCHING WAY IP17 3PT | Detached | £157,500 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | TALL TIMBERS IP17 3PT | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1996 | HARLEY COTTAGE IP17 3PT | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 1 Nov 1996 | WYCHING WAY IP17 3PT | Detached | £125,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 156 m². Most common: House, detached (5); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (2); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 B (19% of about 1,310 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Darsham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- LODGE COTTAGE, grade II
- ROSE COTTAGE AND BEECH COTTAGE, grade II
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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP17 3PT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 3PU | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 3PS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 16 m and 21 m above sea level (18 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP17 3PS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 3PT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP17 3PU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Darsham 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Saxmundham 177,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Halesworth 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Darsham | 260 m |
| Ferry terminal | Walberswick Ferry Landing | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Car parks | Darsham Station Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Yoxford Village Hall | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 48.2 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 99.5 km (62 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Saxmundham Health Centre | 7 km (4.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Saxmundham Pharma | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Suffolk House Dental Surgery | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Patrick Stead Hospital | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Constabulary | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Village Green 7,460 m² | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,720 m² | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,050 m² | 260 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Saints, a listed building (Grade I), 300 m north-east. 9 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 All Saints | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m north-east |
| Darsham House | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Moated site at Lymball's Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Parkland and gardens of Cockfield Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Spring | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Oak Spring | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Wilderness | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Marsh Plantation | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Old Decoy | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Saunders' Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 18 |
3 of the street's 18 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Inn Darsham IP17 3QE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 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 | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 61% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 49% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 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 5 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.
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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.