School Lane Babergh
1 address across 1 postcode (CO10), about 390 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1511018.
- 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 C; Band D in Babergh costs £2,342 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Sudbury (Suffolk), about 5.3 km (3.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Melford Green, is about 300 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Siam Surgery, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 75% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 2 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Babergh in 2026-27: Band D £2,342 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,561 | £1,821 | £2,081 | £2,342 | £2,862 | £3,382 | £3,903 | £4,683 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 1,410 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Long Melford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
- BOUNDARY WALL FRONTING THE GREEN AT THE PRIMARY SCHOOL, grade II
- PRIMARY SCHOOL, grade II
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 36 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO10 9DX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Sudbury (Suffolk) 348,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Bures 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bull Long Melford | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Sudbury | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Water Street, Lavenham | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 39.7 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Siam Surgery | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Long Melford Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Boon Clifft And Mcgrath | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Hospital | St Leonards Hospital | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Sudbury Police Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Morrisons Daily - Sudbury Market Hill Cashzone | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Melford Green 2.4 ha | 300 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,190 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,150 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,460 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brook House, a listed building (Grade II*), 260 m south-east. 166 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brook House | Listed building, Grade II* | 260 m south-east |
| Gardens Walls to Melford Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m east |
| Bull Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m south-east |
| Summer House at Melford Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north-east |
| The Conduit, Melford Green | Scheduled monument | 430 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Trinity Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Melford Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Roman villa at Liston Lane | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Square Pond | Lake or reservoir | 310 m east |
| Horse Pond | Lake or reservoir | 430 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Claypits Pond | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Icehouse Plantation | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Haredrift Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Cranmore Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.9 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 Babergh: see them on the Babergh page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Melford Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mill- Long Melford CO10 9DY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2018 |
| The Swan CO10 9JQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Budgens CO10 9JG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 4 Good | 8 Oct 2026 |
| Tanswell's Bakery CO10 9JG | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Bull Hotel CO10 9JG | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Victor and Company | Retailers - other | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Oldspeak Bookshop CO10 9JF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| National Trust Enterprises Ltd CO10 9AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Lets Cook - The Cracked Nut Deli CO10 9JF | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Brown Sugar Long Melford CO10 9JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| B Dowse CO10 9EH | Mobile caterer | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Cafe Hygge CO10 9JL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Scutchers Restaurant CO10 9DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near School Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 75% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 42% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 22% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- Food hygiene ratings Budgens (retailers - other, CO10 9JG) now 4 Good, was 1 Major improvement necessary (rated 8 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CO10 9DX: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Little St Mary's · Hall Street · School Lane · Bull Lane · Clare Road · Smaley Lane · Spicers Lane · Cock and Bell Lane
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.