Palmcroft Close Ipswich
22 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP1), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18200745.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £310,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, 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 C; Band D in Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 37 to 43 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 22 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 610 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £284,000 | £278,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £144,000 | £135,000 | £153,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £142,000 | £142,000 | £142,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 16 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £310,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2025 | 1 IP1 6RB | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 8 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2020 | 16 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £278,000 | |
| 15 Mar 2019 | 1 IP1 6RB | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2017 | 16 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2014 | 5 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2013 | 2 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £159,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2011 | 1 IP1 6RB | Terraced | £170,000 | |
| 20 Aug 2009 | 6 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2009 | 3 IP1 6RB | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 26 May 2006 | 6 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £142,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 1 IP1 6RB | Terraced | £125,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 8 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 13 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £75,000 | |
| 25 May 2000 | 8 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £79,995 | |
| 28 Sep 1999 | 10 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £63,750 | |
| 21 Feb 1996 | 18 IP1 6RB | Semi-detached | £58,500 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 3 IP1 6RB | Terraced | £48,500 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (54% of about 890 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 km (0.6 miles)
- 32 Larchcroft Road, Ipswich IP1 6AR: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- Rear of Stratford Road/Cedarcroft Road: up to 9 homes, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 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 22 addresses are between 37 m and 43 m above sea level (40 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP1 6RB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP1 6RD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 44 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Recreation Ground Castle Hill | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Crown Car Park | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 42 Ann Street | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 64.7 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 66.1 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cardinal Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fircroft Road Pharmacy | 260 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 4 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East of England Co-op Henley Rise Cashzone | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 5.9 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,430 m² | 230 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 130 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Christchurch Mansion, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Mansion | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Old and New Cemetery, Ipswich | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Westerfield Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Wild Flower Meadow | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Fisk Grove | Wood | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Chantry Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) south-west |
| The Slade | Valley | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 22 |
1 of the street's 22 addresses is 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 Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 190 m | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dale Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch Club IP1 6QD | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Castle Hill Junior School IP1 6QD | School/college/university | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2022 |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore IP1 6PT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2017 |
| Man on the Moon Public House IP1 6QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2023 |
| The Crofts Bakery IP1 6PT | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Henley's Fish bar IP1 6PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Abbeyfield Orwell Extra Care Society IP1 6QB | Other catering premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Ace Catering IP1 6NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2016 |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore IP1 6NF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Topaz Tanning Ltd IP1 6NF | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip IP1 6NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2024 |
| New China IP1 6NF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Premier Garrick Way IP1 6NF | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (32); On or near Congreve Road (11); On or near Palmcroft Close (3); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2); On or near Kempton Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 53% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 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
Palmcroft Road · Kempton Road · Larchcroft Road · Kempton Close · Fircroft Road · Aldercroft Road · Dryden Road · Shirley Close · Hollycroft Close · Heathercroft Road · Shenstone Drive · Aldercroft Close
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.