Mill Lane Woolpit, Mid Suffolk
38 addresses across 3 postcodes (IP30), about 380 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25500848.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £305,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 17, E: 7).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are 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 Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 93% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elmswell, about 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Lukeswood, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 63 to 66 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Woolpit Health Centre, about 130 m away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £305,000 | £300,000 | £310,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £455,000 | £430,000 | £480,000 |
| 2023 | 3 | £387,500 | £315,000 | £545,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £475,000 | £475,000 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £257,500 | £257,500 | £257,500 |
| 2018 | 2 | £295,000 | £248,000 | £342,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £342,500 | £270,000 | £415,000 |
| 2014 | 4 | £198,500 | £166,000 | £379,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £242,500 | £242,500 | £242,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2025 | EASTVIEW IP30 9QX | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 15 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £300,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2024 | EMU COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2024 | MILL PLACE IP30 9QX | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | CHATSWORTH IP30 9QX | Detached | £387,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2023 | HEATHER COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2023 | ZANTE IP30 9QX | Detached | £545,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2022 | 1 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2021 | ZANTE IP30 9QX | Detached | £475,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2019 | 7 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £257,500 | |
| 17 Oct 2018 | 19 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £248,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2018 | CHATSWORTH IP30 9QX | Detached | £342,000 | |
| 6 Oct 2017 | MEADOW VIEW IP30 9QX | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2016 | LAS PALMAS IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £415,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2016 | EMU COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2014 | EASTVIEW IP30 9QX | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2014 | THE HOLLIES IP30 9QX | Detached | £379,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2014 | 17 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2014 | 7 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £166,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2013 | MAPLEFIELD IP30 9QX | Detached | £242,500 | |
| 4 Apr 2012 | ZANTE IP30 9QX | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2011 | 15 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2010 | THE HOLLIES IP30 9QX | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2008 | MILL VIEW IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2007 | TYRELLS IP30 9QX | Terraced | £167,500 | |
| 4 May 2007 | LAS PALMAS IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 4 Jul 2006 | LAS PALMAS IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £249,950 | |
| 29 Jun 2005 | ZANTE IP30 9QX | Detached | £205,000 | |
| 27 Jan 2004 | CORNERS IP30 9QX | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2002 | WHITE COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £197,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | HEATHER COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £169,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | EASTVIEW IP30 9QX | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | MAPLEFIELD IP30 9QX | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2001 | LARKSGATE IP30 9QX | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1999 | CORNERS IP30 9QX | Detached | £106,000 | |
| 27 Apr 1998 | 5 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £20,210 | |
| 31 Mar 1998 | HEATHER COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £83,250 | |
| 10 Mar 1998 | LAS PALMAS IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £38,500 | |
| 15 Dec 1997 | TYRELLS IP30 9QX | Terraced | £52,500 | |
| 8 Sep 1997 | WHITE COTTAGE IP30 9QX | Detached | £97,500 | |
| 5 Jan 1996 | CORNERS IP30 9QX | Detached | £79,950 | |
| 14 Aug 1995 | 3 IP30 9QX | Semi-detached | £28,350 | |
| 7 Aug 1995 | MEADOW VIEW IP30 9QX | Detached | £60,000 |
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (9); Bungalow, detached (6). Built: 1900-1929 (5); before 1900 (5); 1996-2002 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (18); rented (social) (6); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,317 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,545 | £1,802 | £2,059 | £2,317 | £2,832 | £3,347 | £3,861 | £4,634 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (22% of about 1,210 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Woolpit (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- 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
- Green Hill, grade II
- MILL FARMHOUSE, grade II
- MULLIONS, grade II
- PEPYS HOUSE, grade II
- THE COTTAGE, grade II
- TYRELLS, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 11 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 9 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP30 9QX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP30 9QJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP30 9QU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 63 m and 66 m above sea level (65 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP30 9QJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP30 9QU | 100% | 93% | 93% | 0% |
| IP30 9QX | 100% | 31% | 31% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Thurston 124,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Stowmarket 976,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Garage Woolpit | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnards Stowmarket | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesla Supercharger | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 57 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 58.7 km (36 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolpit Health Centre | 130 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woolpit Medical Services LTD | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | Wedgwood House Dental Practice | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Hospital | West Suffolk Hospital | 12.5 km (7.7 miles) |
| Police station | Stowmarket Police Station. | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Elmswell Cashzone | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Lukeswood 2.7 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,270 m² | 100 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,670 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade I), 260 m north-west. 51 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m north-west |
| Lady's Well (holy well and moat) | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cindron Hills | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| The Warren | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Woolpit Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Drinkstone Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-west |
| Brook Vale | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Mill Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 38 |
4 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 Mid Suffolk: see them on the Mid Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolpit Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 350 m | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| woolpit service station IP30 9QT | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Woolpit Bread Bin IP30 9QH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Woolpit Fish and Chip Shop IP30 9QH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Tea Cups Tea Rooms IP30 9QH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Woolpit Institute Lunch Club IP30 9QH | Other catering premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore IP30 9SA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Woolpit Primary Academy IP30 9RU | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| The Bull Inn IP30 9SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Woolpit Cricket Club | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Grange Close (16); On or near Saffrons Close (9); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (8); On or near Petrol Station (6); On or near Heath Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 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) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 20% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- IP30 9QX: 36 addresses
- IP30 9QJ: 1 address of 8 in the postcode
- IP30 9QU: 1 address of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Cow Fair · Mill Close · Abbotts Meadow · Cornmill Green · Church Street · Steeles Close · Grange Close · Saffrons Close · Wiley Gate · Swan Yard · Steeles Road · Summer Close
All the streets in IP30 and across Mid 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.