Mayfly Close Ipswich, Babergh
14 addresses across 1 postcode (IP8), about 100 m long. USRN 1510405.
- Sales: 30 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £252,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 8).
- 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 C; Band D in Babergh costs £2,342 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 2.6 km (1.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 70 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 11 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 14 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hawthorn Drive Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £252,000 | £252,000 | £252,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £315,500 | £315,500 | £315,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £204,500 | £203,500 | £250,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £176,500 | £176,500 | £176,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £172,500 | £172,500 | £172,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| 2007 | 1 | £163,500 | £163,500 | £163,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £158,500 | £158,500 | £158,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £155,500 | £149,000 | £162,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £164,000 | £164,000 | £164,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2024 | 12 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £252,000 | |
| 19 Oct 2022 | 5 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £315,500 | |
| 24 Aug 2021 | 7 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2021 | 12 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £237,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Dec 2017 | 1 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2017 | 7 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £203,500 | |
| 5 Dec 2017 | 5 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £250,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2017 | 3 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £204,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 12 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £176,500 | |
| 27 Jan 2012 | 5 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £172,500 | |
| 13 Mar 2009 | 10 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £118,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2008 | 4 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £149,950 | |
| 27 Apr 2007 | 3 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £163,500 | |
| 9 Jun 2006 | 12 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £158,500 | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 11 IP8 3UE | Detached | £162,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2005 | 3 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £149,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2004 | 6 IP8 3UE | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 26 Apr 2002 | 15 IP8 3UE | Flat or maisonette | £56,995 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 1 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £94,995 | New build. |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 3 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £93,995 | New build. |
| 1 Mar 2002 | 7 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £92,145 | New build. |
| 18 Feb 2002 | 9 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £93,995 | New build. |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 5 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £119,695 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 6 IP8 3UE | Detached | £118,745 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 8 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £109,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 11 IP8 3UE | Detached | £108,295 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 4 IP8 3UE | Semi-detached | £98,995 | New build. |
| 21 Dec 2001 | 10 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £83,000 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 12 IP8 3UE | Terraced | £97,995 | New build. |
| 7 Dec 2001 | 2 IP8 3UE | Detached | £93,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, mid-terrace (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 1991-1995 (1); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Babergh in 2026-27: Band D £2,342 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,561 | £1,821 | £2,081 | £2,342 | £2,862 | £3,382 | £3,903 | £4,683 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (41% of about 690 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 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 11 m and 13 m above sea level (12 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP8 3UE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nursery Pinewood | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Park and Ride Copdock | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Harwich International Ferry Terminal Harwich International Port | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Bourne Park car park | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 59.2 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 63.1 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hawthorn Drive Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Belstead Hills Pharmacy | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Snax 24 - Ellenbrook | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.1 ha | 70 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,310 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.0 ha | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.4 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chantry Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chantry Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Wood | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Bourne Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Beech Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Wherstead Ooze | Wetland | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| New Channel | Tidal water | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Stalls Valley | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 5 | 14 |
9 of the street's 14 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 Babergh: see them on the Babergh page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gusford Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Willows Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sprites Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chantry Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| One Sixth Form College | 16 plus | 16–19 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The Oaks Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Halifax Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees at Ipswich Pinewood IP8 3TL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| The Manor at Pinewood IP2 9HB | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Cinnabar Close (3); On or near Mayfly Close (2); On or near Burnet Close (1); On or near Forester Close (1); On or near Clearwing Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 2% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 57% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 88% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
- IP8 3UE: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Lacewing Close · Springtail Road · Boatman Close · Marbled White Drive · Cinnabar Close · Holly Blue Close · Clearwing Close · Forester Close · Black Arches · Copper Grove · Fritillary Close · Gatekeeper 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.