School Road Knodishall, East Suffolk
85 addresses across 14 postcodes (IP17), about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 38601523.
- Sales: 31 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £292,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 37 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 13, D: 16, E: 5, F: 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 B; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 7 to 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 16 of its 85 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leiston Surgery, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 550 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £292,500 | £210,000 | £375,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £332,500 | £215,000 | £450,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | £215,000 | £205,000 | £333,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £191,500 | £168,000 | £215,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £167,500 | £155,000 | £180,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £124,500 | £124,500 | £124,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| 2005 | 2 | £200,000 | £165,000 | £235,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £142,500 | £120,000 | £165,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £72,000 | £49,000 | £175,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2024 | 8, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2024 | BRACKONDALE IP17 1UA | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 15 Nov 2021 | FIELDINGS IP17 1TZ | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 15, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | TOP KNOT IP17 1UD | Detached | £333,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 2, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £205,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2020 | 20, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2018 | 20, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 8, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 14 Sep 2016 | GREEN TREES IP17 1UD | Other | £465,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Nov 2015 | 15, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2015 | SUNNYSIDE IP17 1TZ | Semi-detached | £180,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2010 | 8, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £124,500 | |
| 12 Jul 2007 | GREEN TREES IP17 1UD | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2006 | TOP KNOT IP17 1UD | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 20 Oct 2005 | COCKRELLS IP17 1UD | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2005 | BRUIN'S LOKE IP17 1UD | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 7 May 2004 | SUNNYSIDE IP17 1TZ | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2003 | HORSESHOE COTTAGE IP17 1UB | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2003 | SUNNYSIDE IP17 1TZ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 11 Nov 1999 | THE HOMESTEAD IP17 1UD | Detached | £49,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | GREEN TREES IP17 1UD | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | PINE LODGE IP17 1UD | Detached | £72,000 | |
| 20 Feb 1998 | PINE LODGE IP17 1UD | Detached | £55,000 | |
| 4 Nov 1997 | SUNNYSIDE IP17 1TZ | Semi-detached | £50,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 3, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £40,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 20, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 9 May 1997 | 1, THE LAURELS IP17 1TZ | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 7 Aug 1996 | BRACKONDALE IP17 1UA | Detached | £39,000 | |
| 24 Oct 1995 | 1, THE LAURELS IP17 1TZ | Semi-detached | £57,000 | |
| 30 Jun 1995 | 19, HILL CREST IP17 1TU | Semi-detached | £47,500 |
Energy performance certificates
37 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 82 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (21); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, detached (5). Built: 1930-1949 (22); before 1900 (4); 1950-1966 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (17); rented (social) (13); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (19 addresses)
- 1 Lion Cottages, School Road, Knodishall
- 2 Rose Villas, School Road, Knodishall
- 6, Whinlands, School Road
- 8, Gorse View, School Road
- 8, Whinlands, School Road
- 9, Gorse View, School Road
- 10, Gorse View, School Road
- 10, Whinlands, School Road
- 11, Gorse View, School Road
- 12, Whinlands, School Road
- 14, Whinlands, School Road
- 15, Gorse View, School Road
- Greentrees Riding Centre, School Road, Knodishall
- Hill Farm House, School Road, Knodishall
- Hill House, School Road, Knodishall
- Little Barton, School Road, Knodishall
- Meadowcroft, School Road, Knodishall
- Thisledo, School Road, Knodishall
- Topnots, School Road, Knodishall
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 B (28% of about 800 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 31 October 2026
- 23 November 2026 to 30 November 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (major (paa) works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 October 2026: BT, Utility asset works, give and take, on the verge (minor works)
- 6 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 5 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, temp obstruction 15 minute delay, on the verge (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 7 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 45 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP17 1TS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1UD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TT | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1UA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TY | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1UB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1TP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP17 1UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 86 addresses are between 7 m and 23 m above sea level (11 m on average); the ground rises about 16 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP17 1TL | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP17 1TN | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP17 1TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1TR | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP17 1TS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1TU | 100% | 23% | 23% | 0% |
| IP17 1TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1TY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1TZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1UA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1UB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP17 1UD | 100% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| IP17 1UQ | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Saxmundham 177,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Darsham 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) | |
| Wickham Market 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| EV charging points | Osprey Charging Station | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 55.8 km (35 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 96.3 km (60 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Leiston Surgery | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Leiston Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Unit 1 & 3 Alexander Mews [Dental Practice] | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Aldeburgh Hospital | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Constabulary | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 10 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 2,440 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,790 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Lawrence, a listed building (Grade II*), 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Lawrence | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old World Wood | Wood | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Laurel Covert | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Lily Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Hazlewood Marshes | Wetland | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-east |
| Ward Hill | Hill | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) east |
| Bagnold's Reach | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.5 | 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 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 69 | 85 |
16 of the street's 85 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldfair Green Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, 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 | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 52% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 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) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 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
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: Utility asset works, 26 October 2026 (give and take) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- IP17 1TS: 18 addresses
- IP17 1UD: 18 addresses of 19 in the postcode
- IP17 1TT: 16 addresses
- IP17 1TZ: 6 addresses
- IP17 1TR: 5 addresses
- IP17 1TX: 5 addresses
- IP17 1UA: 4 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- IP17 1TY: 3 addresses
- IP17 1UB: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- IP17 1TN: 2 addresses of 5 in the postcode
- IP17 1TU: 2 addresses of 32 in the postcode
- IP17 1TL: 1 address of 44 in the postcode
- IP17 1TP: 1 address of 26 in the postcode
- IP17 1UQ: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
All the streets in IP17 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.