Rye Close Ipswich
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP3), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18200872.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 6, 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 Ipswich costs £2,468 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Derby Road (Ipswich), about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 330 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Felixstowe Road Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 24% 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 violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £300,000 | £250,000 | £350,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £233,000 | £233,000 | £233,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £238,500 | £238,500 | £238,500 |
| 2017 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £181,500 | £181,500 | £181,500 |
| 2009 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2024 | 9 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2022 | 4 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £305,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2021 | 5 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £350,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2021 | 3 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2020 | 11 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2019 | 16 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £295,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2018 | 10 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £238,500 | |
| 31 Aug 2017 | 14 IP3 8PX | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2016 | 16 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £273,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2014 | 13 IP3 8PX | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2013 | 12 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2011 | 8 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £181,500 | |
| 23 Dec 2009 | 5 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2007 | 13 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £277,000 | |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 13 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £228,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2002 | 16 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £112,500 | |
| 18 Jan 2002 | 7 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2000 | 2 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1999 | 16 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £72,500 | |
| 21 Apr 1995 | 7 IP3 8PX | Semi-detached | £58,250 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Council tax
What each band costs in Ipswich in 2026-27: Band D £2,468 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,646 | £1,920 | £2,194 | £2,468 | £3,017 | £3,565 | £4,114 | £4,937 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (59% of about 630 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 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026: CITYFIBRE METRO NETWORKS LTD, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 8PX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP3 8PU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP3 8PU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP3 8PX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 48 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wimbourne Avenue Broke Hall | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Ipswich Hospital Copleston | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landing Shotley Gate | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sainsburys Warren Heath Smart Charge | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 63.7 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 69 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Felixstowe Road Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Square Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rushmere Dental Care | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Snax 24 - Spring Road | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,120 m² | 330 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,820 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,500 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Decoypond Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Big Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) south |
| New Cut | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Black Ooze | Wetland | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) south-west |
| The Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 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 Ipswich: see them on the Ipswich page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broke Hall Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Copleston High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Britannia Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Murrayfield Primary - A Paradigm Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Rose Hill Primary | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Alban's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice & Spice Ltd IP3 8QB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Fresh Fry IP3 8QB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2025 |
| East of England Co-Op Foodstore IP3 8QB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Mandarin IP3 8ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Harry's 1 Stop Shop IP4 5RZ | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Penshurst Road (2); On or near St Augustine Road (1); On or near Winfrith Road (1); On or near Broke Hall Gardens (1); On or near Supermarket (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 49% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 72% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 39% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 54% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 12% | 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 10 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
Winfrith Road · Penshurst Road · St Augustine Road · Bridport Avenue · Bodiam Road · Bodiam Close · Broke Hall Gardens · Bixley Road · Broke Hall Gardens · Wareham Avenue · Wimborne Avenue · Melplash Close
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.