Ringsfield Common Ringsfield Corner, East Suffolk
18 addresses across 4 postcodes (NR34), about 60 m long. USRN 42502415.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2012 the median was £190,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 7, E: 1).
- 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 D; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Beccles, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Little Common, is about 2.7 km (1.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 23 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Beccles Medical Centre, about 3 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £189,950 | £189,950 | £189,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 1998 | 2 | £77,750 | £70,500 | £85,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2021 | BACKBARN NR34 8LN | Other | £130,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Oct 2020 | POUND FARM NR34 8LN | Other | £690,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 4 Jun 2020 | THE DRILL HOUSE NR34 8LN | Other | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Nov 2012 | 1, BROOK COTTAGES NR34 8LN | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 8 Dec 2006 | BROOK COTTAGES, 2 NR34 8LN | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 4 Oct 2002 | BROOK COTTAGES, 2 NR34 8LN | Semi-detached | £92,500 | |
| 7 Dec 1998 | 1, BROOK COTTAGES NR34 8LN | Semi-detached | £70,500 | |
| 5 Jun 1998 | DOVE COTTAGE NR34 8LN | Detached | £85,000 | |
| 1 Sep 1997 | BROOK COTTAGES, 2 NR34 8LN | Semi-detached | £42,500 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 102 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (5); 1930-1949 (4); before 1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in East Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,335 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,557 | £1,816 | £2,075 | £2,335 | £2,854 | £3,372 | £3,891 | £4,670 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (21% of about 980 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
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 6 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 1 low and 0 very low.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NR34 8LS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR34 8LN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NR34 8LA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NR34 8NT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 23 m and 36 m above sea level (34 m on average); the ground rises about 13 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR34 8LA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR34 8LN | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% |
| NR34 8LS | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NR34 8NT | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Beccles 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Brampton (Suffolk) 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Halesworth 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cromwell Road Ringsfield Corner | 30 m |
| Ferry terminal | Reedham Ferry South | 14.3 km (8.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Bungay Community Centre | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 32.6 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 108 km (67 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Beccles Medical Centre | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Beccles H.c.c. Limited | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Beccles & District Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Halesworth Police Station | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Swines Green, Swines Green Cashzone | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Little Common 2.4 ha | 2.7 km (1.6 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 440 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 160 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 7,910 m² | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| John John's Wood | Wood | 250 m north-west |
| Wilderness Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Barsham Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Barsham Marshes | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
| Geldeston Dyke | Tidal water | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) north-west |
| Spring Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 14 | 18 |
4 of the street's 18 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 East Suffolk: see them on the East Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringsfield Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 320 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE // NOKO NR34 8NT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Miquill At Ringsfield Primary School NR34 8NZ | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| The Ringsfield Tavern NR34 8LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 29 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Russell'S Green (5); On or near Redisham Road (3); On or near School Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 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) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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
- NR34 8LS: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
- NR34 8LN: 4 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- NR34 8LA: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
- NR34 8NT: 1 address of 18 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Russell's Green · Ringsfield Corner · Cromwell Road · Cromwell Road
All the streets in NR34 and across East 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.