Spring Close Rendlesham, East Suffolk
12 addresses across 1 postcode (IP12), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38601570.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £225,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 7).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is 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 A; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Village Green, is about 2 km (1.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wickham Market Medical Centre, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 29% 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 anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £137,500 | £137,500 | £137,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2005 | 2 | £141,000 | £120,000 | £162,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £96,950 | £96,950 | £96,950 |
| 2002 | 4 | £102,475 | £82,000 | £121,950 |
| 2001 | 1 | £72,950 | £72,950 | £72,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2021 | 12 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2017 | 4 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £187,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2016 | 1 IP12 2UQ | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2008 | 4 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 5 Jul 2007 | 1 IP12 2UQ | Detached | £187,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2005 | 9 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2005 | 12 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 4 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £96,950 | New build. |
| 15 Nov 2002 | 2 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £94,950 | |
| 23 Aug 2002 | 9 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £121,950 | New build. |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 1 IP12 2UQ | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 31 May 2002 | 12 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £82,000 | New build. |
| 9 Oct 2001 | 10 IP12 2UQ | Semi-detached | £72,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (5); 1991-1995 (1); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2); rented (private) (1); owner-occupied (1).
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 A (33% of about 690 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)
- Former Rendlesham Sports Centre Site, Walnut Tree Avenue, Rendlesham: up to 11 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 24 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP12 2UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wickham Market 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Woodbridge 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spring Close Rendlesham | 50 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 7.2 km (4.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 61.8 km (38 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 85 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wickham Market Medical Centre | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Acer Road Pharmacy | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rendlesham Dental Practice | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Aldeburgh Hospital | 13.1 km (8.2 miles) |
| Police station | Woodbridge Fire and Police Station | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Village Green 540 m² | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 100 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.3 ha | 320 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Rendlesham Hall Lodge, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) west. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Hall Lodge | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Rendlesham Anglo-Saxon Royal Township, including Prehistoric and Roman remains | Scheduled monument | 820 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Church of St Gregory the Great | Listed building, Grade I | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow in Cottage Wood, 800m north-east of Rendlesham Hall Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Campsey Ashe Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| School Covert | Wood | 620 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Hoo Hill | Hill | 660 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Whitmore Wood | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) east |
| Tilebarn Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Gravelpit Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Quill | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 12 |
5 of the street's 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus House IP12 2GR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Rendlesham Care Centre IP12 2TP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Zorbas Rendlesham IP12 2SZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Jars Of Clay IP12 2SZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 May 2018 |
| The Tavern IP12 2SZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wood Close (2); On or near Fountain Road (2); On or near Suffolk Drive (2); On or near Abbey Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 68% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 17% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 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) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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
- IP12 2UQ: 12 addresses of 13 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Park Close · Wood Close · Tower Field Road · Suffolk Drive · Abbey Close · Beck Close · Fountain Road · Welburn Close · Avocet Mews · Harvey Way
All the streets in IP12 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.