Progress Way Mid Suffolk
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP23), about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 25502232.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £295,000 across 1 sale.
- Flood: 5 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 B; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 21% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 4.8 km (3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 44 to 48 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Eye Health Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | UNIT 3 IP23 7HU | Other | £636,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Sep 2024 | UNIT 9 IP23 7HU | Detached | £312,602 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Sep 2024 | UNIT 2 IP23 7HU | Other | £224,805 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 May 2023 | UNIT 2 IP23 7HU | Other | £2,340,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Sep 2018 | UNIT 4 IP23 7HU | Other | £200,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Jan 2018 | STENG INGREDIENTS LTD IP23 7HU | Other | £1,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jan 2018 | 12B IP23 7HU | Other | £648,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2016 | UNIT 4 IP23 7HU | Other | £227,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Apr 2016 | UNIT 10 IP23 7HU | Other | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Dec 2015 | UNIT 2 IP23 7HU | Other | £195,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2014 | UNIT 11 IP23 7HU | Other | £172,800 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 8 Nov 2013 | UNIT 10 IP23 7HU | Other | £175,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Apr 2008 | UNIT 9 IP23 7HU | Detached | £295,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 (29% of about 1,190 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
Finished in the last three months
- 10 September 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 7 July 2026 to 23 July 2026: UK POWER NETWORKS EASTERN & LONDON, Utility repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP23 7HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 3 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP23 7HL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 44 m and 48 m above sea level (45 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP23 7HL | 86% | 21% | 21% | 0% |
| IP23 7HU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Progress Way Brome | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Diss | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 39.7 km (25 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 79.1 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eye Health Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Diss Dental Care Centre | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | Eye Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 8,950 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 630 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.6 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and its defensive ditch 120m west of St Peter's Church, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east. 11 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Eye Castle, the remains of a motte and bailey castle and its defensive ditch 120m west of St Peter's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Moated site immediately south east of St Mary's Church | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Remains of Eye Priory at Abbey Farm | Scheduled monument | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fir Grove | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bull's Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Oak Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Dragon Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Nut Tree Vale | Valley | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Thorndon Pool | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 36 |
8 of the street's 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartismere School | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (suffolk).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 27% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 53% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 49% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 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
All the streets in IP23 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.