Parkside Beck Row, West Suffolk
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP28), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 14600534.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £360,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 5).
- Flood: 6 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 A; Band D in West Suffolk costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 71% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shippea Hill, about 8.9 km (5.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Aspal Close Local Nature Reserve, is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Market Cross Surgery, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £248,500 | £248,500 | £248,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | 12 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2025 | 3 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 13 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2021 | 1 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 11 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | WOODLEA, 10 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 5 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | ACORN HOUSE IP28 8BJ | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2008 | 11 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £248,500 | |
| 10 Nov 2006 | 11 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2005 | WOODLEA, 10 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2004 | 3 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2002 | ACORN HOUSE IP28 8BJ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2002 | 11 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £153,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2001 | 12 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £133,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2000 | 1 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £134,000 | |
| 10 Jan 2000 | 4 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £94,000 | |
| 11 Sep 1998 | 16 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £85,950 | |
| 1 Dec 1997 | 1 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 22 Sep 1995 | 16 IP28 8BJ | Detached | £61,750 | |
| 7 Mar 1995 | ACORN HOUSE IP28 8BJ | Detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 117 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 1967-1975 (4); 1950-1966 (3); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (4); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,351 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,351 | £2,874 | £3,397 | £3,919 | £4,703 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (32% of about 750 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
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 6 November 2026 to 16 November 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Statutory Infrastructure Works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway, carriageway, verge (standard works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 19 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP28 8BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
| IP28 8BH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 6 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP28 8BH | 100% | 71% | 71% | 0% |
| IP28 8BJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shippea Hill 80 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.9 km (5.5 miles) |
| Lakenheath 920 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Kennett 54,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Parkside Beck Row | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Mildenhall | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 56.8 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Market Cross Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Manor Court Pharmacy | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | The Thatch Dental Practice | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Newmarket Community Hospital | 14.8 km (9.2 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Police Brandon Police Station | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shell Little Waitrose Barton Mills, Barton Mills | 250 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Aspal Close Local Nature Reserve 20 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,550 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,670 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 8,070 m² | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dye's Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Snipepit Plantation | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Skelton's Plantation | Wood | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Dalehole Plantation | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Portway Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) east |
| Claypits Water | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 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 West Suffolk: see them on the West Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck Row Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Dec 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspal Lane Nursery IP28 8BH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2017 |
| St Johns Church IP28 8AA | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2018 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Acres Walk (18); On or near Lizards Way (12); On or near Parkside (3); On or near Heathlands (2); On or near Aspal Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 38% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 24% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 55% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 13% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD: Statutory Infrastructure Works, 6 November 2026 to 16 November 2026 (temp obstruction 15 minute delay) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Aspal Lane · Madison Mews · Druids Close · Chaffinch Walk · Heathlands · Lizards Way · Park View · Acres Walk · Aspal Park · Middleton Close · Fieldfare · St John's Street
All the streets in IP28 and across West 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.