Sorrel Close Sharpstone Street, Mid Suffolk
11 addresses across 1 postcode (IP6), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25503394.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £455,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 2).
- 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 Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Needham Market, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 15 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Needham Market Country Practice, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 74% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £455,000 | £455,000 | £455,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £488,000 | £488,000 | £488,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £397,500 | £397,500 | £397,500 |
| 2016 | 1 | £353,000 | £353,000 | £353,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £337,250 | £333,000 | £341,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2010 | 7 | £309,995 | £262,500 | £355,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 May 2025 | 7 IP6 0SP | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2024 | 5 IP6 0SP | Detached | £488,000 | |
| 23 Nov 2018 | 5 IP6 0SP | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2017 | 9 IP6 0SP | Detached | £397,500 | |
| 14 Mar 2017 | 2 IP6 0SP | Other | £6,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Jun 2016 | 1 IP6 0SP | Detached | £353,000 | |
| 8 Sep 2015 | 11 IP6 0SP | Detached | £341,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2015 | 3 IP6 0SP | Detached | £333,000 | |
| 12 Apr 2013 | 15 IP6 0SP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 20 Jul 2012 | 2 IP6 0SP | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2011 | 3 IP6 0SP | Detached | £315,000 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 2010 | 5 IP6 0SP | Detached | £348,950 | New build. |
| 8 Nov 2010 | 11 IP6 0SP | Detached | £355,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2010 | 7 IP6 0SP | Detached | £265,000 | New build. |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 9 IP6 0SP | Detached | £355,000 | New build. |
| 28 May 2010 | 2 IP6 0SP | Detached | £309,995 | New build. |
| 27 May 2010 | 15 IP6 0SP | Detached | £262,500 | New build. |
| 12 Mar 2010 | 1 IP6 0SP | Detached | £295,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 159 m². Most common: House, detached (8). Built: 2010 (6); 2007-2011 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 D (29% of about 770 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 km (0.6 miles)
- Land north of Pesthouse Lane, Barham: up to 20 homes, permissioned (390 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
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 11 addresses are between 15 m and 17 m above sea level (16 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP6 0SP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Needham Market 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Sturgeon Way Barham | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 65.1 km (40 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Needham Market Country Practice | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Claydon Pharmacy | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | Quintons Court (Dental Practice) | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | East Of England Co-op Barham, Barham | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 210 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,510 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Shrubland Hall, Including Attached Screen Walling on East Side, and Terraces and Balustrading on South and West Sides, a listed building (Grade II*), 940 m (0.6 miles) north. 25 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland Hall, Including Attached Screen Walling on East Side, and Terraces and Balustrading on South and West Sides | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Upper Gun Terrace, 10 Metres West of Shrubland Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Grand Stairs and Grotto, 50 Metres West of Shrubland Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Grand Stairs and Grotto 50 Metres West of Shrubland Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Shrubland Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Baylham Roman site | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Barham Plantation | Wood | 270 m east |
| Dentlings Plantation | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Broomwalk Plantation | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Smiths Hill | Hill | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Shire Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Slade | Valley | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.8 | 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 | 8 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 11 |
11 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claydon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Claydon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sorrel Horse Inn IP6 0PG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near De Saumarez Drive (3); On or near Shrubland Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 74% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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 8 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
- IP6 0SP: 11 addresses of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
De Saumarez Drive · Shrubland Close · Maple Grove · Stable Close · The Crescent · Jackson Place · Bowyer Close · Sturgeon Way · Lower Crescent · Shrubland Park · Hall Farm Bungalows · Queech Place
All the streets in IP6 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.