Millway Lane Palgrave, Mid Suffolk
65 addresses across 7 postcodes (IP22), about 590 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 25502474.
- Energy: 27 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 11, E: 8, F: 5).
- 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 E; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 73% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, The Green, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 45 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 65 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawns Practice, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 670 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
27 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 92 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, detached (7); House, end-terrace (7). Built: before 1900 (17); 1900-1929 (4); 1950-1966 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (22); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (15 addresses)
- 1 Church View, The Green, Palgrave
- 2 Church View, The Green, Palgrave
- 2 The Paddocks, The Green, Palgrave
- 2, Church Terrace, The Green, Palgrave
- 3 Church View, The Green, Palgrave
- 4 The Paddocks, The Green, Palgrave
- Homeacre, The Green, Palgrave
- Japonica Cottage, The Green, Palgrave
- Old Post Office, The Green, Palgrave
- Richmond House, The Green, Palgrave
- Rock Bottom, The Green, Palgrave
- Shangarry House, The Green, Palgrave
- The Cottage, The Green, Palgrave
- The Cottage, The Green, Palgrave
- West Side, The Green, Palgrave
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 E (21% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Palgrave (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 12.
- 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
- CHURCH OF ST. PETER, grade I
- CATCHPOLE MEMORIAL ABOUT 15M SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II
- CHURCH FARM HOUSE, grade II
- FORGE COTTAGE AND HARROW COTTAGE, grade II
- GARNET HOUSE, grade II
- Palgrave War Memorial, grade II
- PENNING MEMORIAL ABOUT 30M EAST OF CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II
- POST OFFICE AND STORES, grade II
- SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE, grade II
- THE COTTAGE NEAR CHURCH, grade II
- THE PADDOCKS AND PADDOCKS SIDE, grade II
- WEAVERS MARK, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Feather Factory site, Diss, not permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Hamlin's Factory site, Diss, Local Plan Allocation (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Hamlin's Factory site, Diss, not permissioned (850 m (0.5 miles))
- Feather Factory site, Diss, Local Plan Allocation (860 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026 to 30 October 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major works)
- 5 October 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 21 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, stop/go boards, on the footway, carriageway (minor works)
- 8 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 27 July 2026 to 14 August 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway, verge (major works)
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 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 1AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1AN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1AH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1AB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| IP22 1AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| IP22 1TH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 65 addresses are between 40 m and 45 m above sea level (43 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 1AB | 100% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| IP22 1AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP22 1AG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP22 1AH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP22 1AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP22 1AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP22 1TH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Eccles Road 1,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.9 km (9.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church Palgrave | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Diss | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Mount Street Car Park | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 80.1 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawns Practice | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rapha Delivery Pharmacy | 360 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fair Green Dental Practice | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Green 1,630 m² | 100 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 1,990 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 330 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 4,210 m² | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St. Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 260 m south. 64 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 St. Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m south |
| Brackendale | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Clynt Plantation | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Alder Carr | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Scole Plantation | Wood | 3 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Walcot Wood | Wood | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Spears Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 16 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 46 | 65 |
19 of the street's 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 180 m | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Diss High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Roydon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club IP22 1AG | School/college/university | 120 m | Exempt | |
| Palgrave CofE Primary School IP22 1AG | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2024 |
| First Prime Care Ltd IP22 1AP | Other catering premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Aug 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Low'S Lane (2); On or near Millway Lane (1); On or near Forge Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 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 | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 5 October 2026 (stop/go boards) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- IP22 1AG: 39 addresses of 41 in the postcode
- IP22 1AN: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- IP22 1AH: 5 addresses
- IP22 1AB: 1 address of 39 in the postcode
- IP22 1AE: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- IP22 1AQ: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
- IP22 1TH: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Denmark Hill · Upper Rose Lane · Forge Close · Church Farm Close · Denmark Court · Coleman Close · Low's Lane · Denmark Street · Limes Close · Priory Close
All the streets in IP22 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.