Nelson Close Ashbocking, Mid Suffolk
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP6), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25502565.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £437,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (D: 3, E: 3).
- 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 E; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 15% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 6.7 km away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 69 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 8.5 km away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £437,500 | £437,500 | £437,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £169,000 | £169,000 | £169,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £338,000 | £338,000 | £338,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £135,950 | £135,950 | £135,950 |
| 2004 | 2 | £271,750 | £243,500 | £300,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £197,500 | £197,500 | £197,500 |
| 2001 | 2 | £114,500 | £75,000 | £154,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2022 | 4 IP6 9NL | Detached | £437,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2020 | 4 IP6 9NL | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2018 | 8 IP6 9NL | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2016 | 10 IP6 9NL | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 31 May 2013 | 9 IP6 9NL | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2010 | 3 IP6 9NL | Terraced | £169,000 | |
| 29 May 2007 | 9 IP6 9NL | Detached | £338,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2005 | 2 IP6 9NL | Terraced | £135,950 | |
| 3 Jun 2004 | 4 IP6 9NL | Detached | £243,500 | |
| 2 Mar 2004 | 10 IP6 9NL | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2003 | 3 IP6 9NL | Terraced | £142,000 | |
| 17 May 2002 | 9 IP6 9NL | Detached | £197,500 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 4 IP6 9NL | Detached | £154,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2001 | 2 IP6 9NL | Terraced | £75,000 | |
| 24 Feb 1997 | 9 IP6 9NL | Detached | £114,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1995 | 11 IP6 9NL | Detached | £132,050 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (3); House, detached (2); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
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 (23% of about 1,000 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1.0 km
- Homeland House Ashbocking Road Swilland Suffolk IP6 9LJ: up to 3 homes, permissioned (470 m)
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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP6 9NL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP6 9JZ | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 69 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP6 9JZ | 100% | 15% | 15% | 0% |
| IP6 9NL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km |
| Needham Market 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m, 6 within 800 m; nearest Nelson Close Ashbocking | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 9.2 km |
| EV charging points | 37 Norfolk Road | 8.9 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 60.0 km |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 71.2 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cardinal Medical Practice | 8.5 km |
| Pharmacies | Claydon Pharmacy | 6.5 km |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 7.5 km |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 9.3 km |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 9.5 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 350 m² | 1.6 km |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.6 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,890 m² | 2.4 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Moated site of Old Berghersh House, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km south. 6 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Moated site of Old Berghersh House | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Little Spring | Wood | 2.4 km north-east |
| Bushy Wood | Wood | 2.4 km south |
| Grove | Wood | 2.5 km north-east |
| Otley Bottom | Valley | 2.6 km east |
| The Leys | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km north |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 4.4 km west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 12 |
8 of the street's 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witnesham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m.
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Nelson Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 39% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 28% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 20% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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.
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All the streets in IP6 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.