Post Mill Lane Mid Suffolk
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP21), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25503449.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £470,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3, C: 12).
- 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% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 13.1 km (8.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Fressingfield Medical Centre, about 80 m away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 7 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £470,000 | £470,000 | £470,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £410,000 | £410,000 | £410,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £82,500 | £82,500 | £82,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £88,250 | £75,000 | £101,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £267,500 | £267,500 | £267,500 |
| 2011 | 4 | £210,000 | £185,000 | £230,000 |
| 2010 | 4 | £169,000 | £67,500 | £269,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2026 | 2 IP21 5BL | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2023 | 4 IP21 5BL | Detached | £410,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2021 | 10 IP21 5BL | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Nov 2020 | 18 IP21 5BL | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2018 | 8 IP21 5BL | Terraced | £82,500 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2016 | 10 IP21 5BL | Flat or maisonette | £101,500 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Apr 2016 | 8 IP21 5BL | Terraced | £75,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Nov 2015 | 14 IP21 5BL | Detached | £267,500 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | 18 IP21 5BL | Semi-detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 8 Apr 2011 | 16 IP21 5BL | Detached | £230,000 | New build. |
| 11 Mar 2011 | 12 IP21 5BL | Semi-detached | £225,000 | New build. |
| 11 Feb 2011 | 20 IP21 5BL | Semi-detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 15 Oct 2010 | 8 IP21 5BL | Terraced | £67,500 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Aug 2010 | 10 IP21 5BL | Flat or maisonette | £98,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Jul 2010 | 14 IP21 5BL | Detached | £240,000 | New build. |
| 7 Jun 2010 | 4 IP21 5BL | Detached | £269,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (4); Maisonette, semi-detached (2). Built: 2007-2011 (11); 2009 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 1, Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 3, Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 5, Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 7, Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 8 Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 9, Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 10, Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 12 Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 14 Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
- 20 Post Mill Lane, Fressingfield
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 (23% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 2.
- 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
- MOUNT PLEASANT, grade II
- PROSPECT HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 4 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway (minor works)
- 21 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the footway (minor works)
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 18 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP21 5BL | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP21 5PJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) |
| Halesworth 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Broadway Fressingfield | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 89.9 km (56 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fressingfield Medical Centre | 80 m |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Harleston Dental And Aesthetic Clinic Limited | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 12 km (7.4 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Constabulary | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,020 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,150 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Barn Approximately 50 Metres West South West of Church Farm Stable, a listed building (Grade II*), 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Approximately 50 Metres West South West of Church Farm Stable | Listed building, Grade II* | 450 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Stable 80 Metres North of Church Farmhouse | Listed building, Grade I | 500 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Fox and Goose | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dan's Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) east |
| Lord's Wood | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Mendham Marshes | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north |
| Pound Hill | Hill | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) north |
| The Dell | Valley | 5 km (3.1 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 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 Mid Suffolk: see them on the Mid Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fressingfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 300 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresssingfield General Stores IP21 5PG | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Lunchtime Company @ Fressingfield Primary School IP21 5RU | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sancroft Way (3); On or near Feaveryears Yard (2); On or near Ash Tree Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 43% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 28% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 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 5 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
Post Mill Lane · Feaveryears Yard · Sancroft Way · Priory Crescent · Ash Tree Close · Oatfields · Tansy Meadow · Priory Road · Samuel Vince Road · School Lane · Carpenters Yard · John Shepherd Road
All the streets in IP21 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.