Ruby Way Ipswich, Mid Suffolk
33 addresses across 1 postcode (IP1), about 390 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25504484.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £323,000 across 13 sales.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (B: 32).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 98% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Westerfield, about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.8 km away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 41 to 46 m above sea level.
- Noise: 33 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 2.2 km away.
- People: About 170 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | £323,000 | £270,746 | £419,995 |
| 2024 | 10 | £293,998 | £250,000 | £417,996 |
| 2023 | 2 | £337,995 | £329,995 | £345,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 19 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £299,995 | New build. |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 20 IP1 6FU | Detached | £318,246 | New build. |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 21 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £284,996 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 17 IP1 6FU | Detached | £323,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 25 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £270,746 | New build. |
| 30 May 2025 | 18 IP1 6FU | Detached | £337,246 | New build. |
| 22 May 2025 | 26 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £284,996 | New build. |
| 14 May 2025 | 15 IP1 6FU | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 9 IP1 6FU | Detached | £419,995 | New build. |
| 31 Jan 2025 | 6 IP1 6FU | Detached | £389,495 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 11 IP1 6FU | Detached | £339,995 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2025 | 3 IP1 6FU | Detached | £398,995 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2025 | 5 IP1 6FU | Detached | £322,996 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2024 | 4 IP1 6FU | Detached | £417,996 | New build. |
| 29 Nov 2024 | 51 IP1 6FU | Detached | £408,500 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 52 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £280,245 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 43 IP1 6FU | Detached | £305,000 | New build. |
| 27 Sep 2024 | 50 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £280,246 | New build. |
| 30 Aug 2024 | 39 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £282,995 | New build. |
| 31 May 2024 | 48 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £250,000 | New build. |
| 17 May 2024 | 49 IP1 6FU | Detached | £330,000 | New build. |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 53 IP1 6FU | Detached | £315,995 | New build. |
| 24 Jan 2024 | 46 IP1 6FU | Semi-detached | £269,995 | New build. |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 2 IP1 6FU | Detached | £329,995 | New build. |
| 7 Nov 2023 | 30 IP1 6FU | Other | £539,392 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Feb 2023 | 54 IP1 6FU | Other | £254,996 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Jan 2023 | 1 IP1 6FU | Detached | £345,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (20); House, detached (9); House, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2021 (32).
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 C (38% of about 960 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 1.0 km
- Former Tooks Bakery, Old Norwich Road, permissioned (930 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
The Environment Agency's long-term flood risk figures have not been loaded for this street's postcodes yet.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 41 m and 46 m above sea level (44 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP1 6FU | 98% | 98% | 98% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 8 within 800 m; nearest Bus Gate Whitton | 370 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 4.2 km |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 64.8 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cardinal Medical Practice | 2.2 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Asda Pharmacy | 820 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 1.8 km |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 6.6 km |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 4.2 km |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Ipswich Macaulay Road | 1.3 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4.1 ha | 1.8 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | King George V Playing Field 6.6 ha | 830 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 1.2 km |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mockbeggars Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mockbeggars Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fisk Grove | Wood | 530 m west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 590 m west |
| The Grove | Wood | 870 m south-west |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.0 km north-west |
| The Slade | Valley | 2.3 km north |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 11 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 14 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 7 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 33 |
33 of the street's 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km | No published inspection |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | No published inspection |
| Claydon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Highfield Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.9 km | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Hill Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km | No published inspection |
| Castle Hill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.9 km | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Range Home and Leisure IP1 5QP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m | 5 Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Cafe 89 IP1 5QP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2025 |
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 | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- IP1 6FU: 33 addresses of 70 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Jade Drive · Topaz Close · Quartz Road · Amethyst Close · Garnet Close · Amber Close · Bury Road · Emerald Avenue · Citrine Close · Jasper Close · Old Norwich Road · Old Norwich Road
All the streets in IP1 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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.