Mill Lane Barnham, West Suffolk
39 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP24), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37401173.
- Sales: 7 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £312,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 9, D: 13, E: 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 B; Band D in West Suffolk costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Barnham Cross Common, is about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 22 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 39 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is School Lane Surgery, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £312,000 | £312,000 | £312,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £345,000 | £345,000 | £345,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £189,995 | £189,995 | £189,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £89,500 | £89,500 | £89,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2021 | BIRCHWOOD IP24 2NH | Detached | £312,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2019 | PANFIELDS IP24 2NH | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2018 | 1 IP24 2NH | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 7 Aug 2015 | PANFIELDS IP24 2NH | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2012 | BAYARD IP24 2NH | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2003 | WHITE GABLES IP24 2NH | Detached | £189,995 | |
| 26 Jul 1996 | MAPLE COTTAGE IP24 2NH | Detached | £89,500 |
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 69 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (14); House, semi-detached (12); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (13); 1967-1975 (11); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
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 B (40% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Barnham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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
- 2 MILL LANE, grade II
- 3 AND 4 MILL LANE, grade II
- Barnham War Memorial, grade II
- MEMORIAL COTTAGES, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 10 August 2026 to 11 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 39 addresses are between 22 m and 26 m above sea level (24 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP24 2NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP24 2NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Thetford 306,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Brandon 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) | |
| Harling Road 1,770 journeys in 2024–25 | 14 km (8.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mill Lane Barnham | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Interchange Thetford | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 49.3 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 65.1 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | School Lane Surgery | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | School Lane Pharmacy | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hospital Road Site | 15.6 km (9.7 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Thetford Public Enquiry Office | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Nuns Bridge Filling Station Cashzone | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Barnham Cross Common 79 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 350 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 11 ha | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill, a scheduled monument, 160 m south. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow in the garden of The Old Mill | Scheduled monument | 160 m south |
| Bowl barrow 720m north east of East Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Atomic bomb store on Thetford Heath | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gravelpit Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Blackbird Spinney | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Great Snare Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Triangle Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| The Nunnery Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Butten Island | Island | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 39 |
5 of the street's 39 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 West Suffolk: see them on the West Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 240 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnham CEVC Primary School IP24 2NG | School/college/university | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Martin'S Lane (3); On or near Mill Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 33% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 26% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 25% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
St Martins Meadow · The Street · Blacksmith Lane · Water Lane · Church Lane · Station Road · Water Lane
All the streets in IP24 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.