School Road Mid Suffolk
56 addresses across 9 postcodes (IP22), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a minor road. USRN 25500666.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (C: 9, D: 14, F: 1).
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 9.8 km (6.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 29 to 56 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 56 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Botesdale Health Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 750 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (8); House, detached (4); Bungalow, mid-terrace (4). Built: 2007-2011 (8); 1950-1966 (6); 2003-2006 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (15); owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
- 1, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- 6, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- 10, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- Lower Church Farm, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- Meadow Lodge, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- Oak Lodge, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- The Old Rectory, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
- The Willows, Hinderclay Road, Rickinghall
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 B (20% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Botesdale (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- 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
- CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade I
- CHURCH FARM COTTAGE CHURCH FARM HOUSE, grade II
- FORGE COTTAGE, grade II
- FREEMAN MEMORIAL ABOUT 5 METRES NORTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY, grade II
- RICKINGHALL VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED PRIMARY SCHOOL, grade II
- SNAPE HULL HOUSE WITH ATTACHED CRINKLE-CRANKLE WALL, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, multi-way signals, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 6 August 2026: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, road closure, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 12 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 86 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 1HD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
| IP22 1HQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1HE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 6 | unlikely |
| IP22 1HH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1HB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1EG | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP22 1EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP22 1HN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 56 addresses are between 29 m and 56 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 27 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 1EF | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP22 1EG | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| IP22 1HB | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP22 1HD | 100% | 43% | 43% | 0% |
| IP22 1HE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP22 1HG | 73% | 73% | 73% | 0% |
| IP22 1HH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP22 1HN | 95% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
| IP22 1HQ | 100% | 77% | 77% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Elmswell 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.9 km (8 miles) | |
| Harling Road 1,770 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Diss | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 42 km (26 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 72.6 km (45 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Botesdale Health Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Rapha Delivery Pharmacy | 8.6 km (5.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Hopton Dental Surgery | 5.2 km (3.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 10.6 km (6.6 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central England Co-Op - Rickinghall Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | Unnamed 300 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,440 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Broomhills, a listed building (Grade II*), 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 23 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Broomhills | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 930 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Black Plantation | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) north |
| The Grove | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Russian Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Snape Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| New Waters | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Finch's Bottoms | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 49 | 56 |
7 of the street's 56 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 Mid Suffolk: see them on the Mid Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (May 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 | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 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 | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 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: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL: Highway repair and maintenance works, 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026 (multi-way signals) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- IP22 1HD: 20 addresses
- IP22 1HQ: 15 addresses of 16 in the postcode
- IP22 1HE: 7 addresses
- IP22 1HH: 5 addresses of 6 in the postcode
- IP22 1HB: 3 addresses of 14 in the postcode
- IP22 1EG: 2 addresses of 93 in the postcode
- IP22 1HG: 2 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- IP22 1EF: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
- IP22 1HN: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
All the streets in IP22 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 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.