Mill Road Cotton, Mid Suffolk
38 addresses across 4 postcodes (IP14), about 230 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 25500852.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £225,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 3, D: 13, E: 4).
- 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 Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Elmswell, about 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Tailors Green, is about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 52 to 58 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 38 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mendlesham Medical Group, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 3 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 | 3 | £225,000 | £215,000 | £238,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £168,000 | £168,000 | £168,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £350,000 | £345,000 | £355,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £42,775 | £42,775 | £42,775 |
| 1999 | 2 | £117,500 | £90,000 | £145,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2023 | TROWEL & HAMMER PUBLIC HOUSE IP14 4QL | Other | £335,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Nov 2022 | MALTINGS HOUSE IP14 4QL | Other | £530,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jul 2021 | 12 IP14 4QR | Semi-detached | £238,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2021 | 12 IP14 4QR | Other | £238,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 May 2021 | 15 IP14 4QR | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 13 IP14 4QR | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2017 | MALTINGS HOUSE IP14 4QL | Other | £105,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 10 IP14 4QR | Terraced | £168,000 | |
| 22 May 2015 | THE OLD MILL IP14 4QL | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2014 | THE WILLOWS IP14 4QL | Detached | £345,000 | |
| 1 May 2014 | SAKER HOUSE IP14 4QR | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2013 | 12 IP14 4QR | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2012 | 14 IP14 4QR | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 8 Jan 2010 | DORWIN IP14 4QL | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2004 | MEADOWCROFT IP14 4QR | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2001 | 13 IP14 4QR | Semi-detached | £42,775 | |
| 25 Aug 1999 | THE WILLOWS IP14 4QL | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 13 Aug 1999 | DORWIN IP14 4QL | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | LITTLE DODDEN IP14 4QL | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 28 May 1997 | BRAMBLE BANK IP14 4QL | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 26 Apr 1996 | THE OLD MILL IP14 4QL | Detached | £76,500 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 96 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11); rented (social) (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Mill Road, Cotton
- 5, Mill Road, Cotton
- 11, Mill Road, Cotton
- 12, Mill Road, Cotton
- 14, Mill Road, Cotton
- 15, Mill Road, Cotton
- 16, Mill Road, Cotton
- Bramble Bank, Mill Road, Cotton
- Briar Lodge, Mill Road, Cotton
- Maltings House, Mill Road, Cotton
- Peregrines Rest, Mill Road, Cotton
- Saker House, Mill Road, Cotton
- The Old Mill, Mill Road, Cotton
- The Willows, Mill Road, Cotton
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 (21% of about 1,160 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
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 38 addresses are between 52 m and 58 m above sea level (57 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP14 4QL | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| IP14 4QP | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP14 4QR | 100% | 89% | 89% | 0% |
| IP14 4RY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Stowmarket 976,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Needham Market 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trowel and Hammer Cotton | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Barnards Stowmarket | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | Crown Street | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 48.8 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 69 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Mendlesham Medical Group | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Violet Hill Pharmacy | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Wedgwood House Dental Practice | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Police station | Stowmarket Police Station. | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Tailors Green 1,220 m² | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,090 m² | 230 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,170 m² | 300 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, a listed building (Grade I), 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 11 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 Andrew | Listed building, Grade I | 510 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Low Meadow Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Carr Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Saracen's Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Jessie's Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-east |
| Russell's Hill | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south |
| Crooksell Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 36 | 38 |
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacton Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Village Hall IP14 4QN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Miles Paddock (2); On or near Scuffin'S Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 37% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- IP14 4QR: 19 addresses
- IP14 4QL: 16 addresses
- IP14 4RY: 2 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- IP14 4QP: 1 address of 9 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Mill Hill · Scuffin's Lane · Cock Road · Miles Paddock · Cock Road · Goodrich Close · Cotton Lane · Blacksmith Road
All the streets in IP14 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.