St Michaels Close Framlingham, East Suffolk
12 addresses across 3 postcodes (IP13), about 140 m long. USRN 38605683.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £417,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4).
- 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 B; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 67% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 8.8 km (5.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Castle Meadow, is about 100 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 36 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Framlingham Surgery, about 860 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 24 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £417,000 | £417,000 | £417,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £216,500 | £216,500 | £216,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £162,500 | £162,500 | £162,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £141,000 | £141,000 | £141,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £183,000 | £183,000 | £183,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 1995 | 2 | £59,995 | £59,995 | £59,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 5 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £417,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Apr 2025 | 4 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £235,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2023 | 4 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £216,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Feb 2022 | 1 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £340,000 | Leasehold. |
| 14 Oct 2014 | 4 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £162,500 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Nov 2013 | 5 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £208,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Oct 2005 | 4 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £141,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 5 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 29 Jul 2003 | 4 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Aug 2002 | 2 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £183,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 1999 | 2 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £145,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 1995 | 3 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £59,995 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Aug 1995 | 2 IP13 9BJ | Flat or maisonette | £59,995 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 150 m². Most common: Flat (3); House, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1900-1929 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (25% of about 2,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Framlingham (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
- CONSERVATIVE CLUB, grade II
- ST MICHAEL'S CLOSE, 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP13 9BJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP13 9BP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP13 9BA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 27 m and 36 m above sea level (34 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP13 9BA | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% |
| IP13 9BJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| IP13 9BP | 100% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wickham Market 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Saxmundham 177,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.2 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castle Framlingham | 90 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 50.6 km (31 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 84.9 km (53 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Framlingham Surgery | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Framlingham Pharmacy | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 150 m |
| Hospital | Patrick Stead Hospital | 17.8 km (11 miles) |
| Police station | Woodbridge Fire and Police Station | 14.5 km (9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castle Meadow 1.4 ha | 100 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,720 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pageant Field 1.5 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,240 m² | 330 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael the Archangel, a listed building (Grade I), 60 m south. 95 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael the Archangel | Listed building, Grade I | 60 m south |
| Regency House | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-east |
| The Guildhall | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-west |
| Unitarian Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-west |
| Framlingham Castle and its associated landscape including the mere, town ditch and Anglo-Saxon cemetery | Scheduled monument | 200 m north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Grove | Wood | 830 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Ashing Grove | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Holgate Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Lodge Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Oak Grove | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Saxtead Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 370 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thomas Mills High School & Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Community Rooms IP13 9BQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | 5 Very good | 28 Dec 2022 |
| The Ice Cream Shop IP13 9BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Mr Chan Restaurant Limited IP13 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Common Room Cafe IP13 9BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 m | 5 Very good | 21 Jul 2026 |
| The Castle Inn IP13 9BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Matspace IP13 9BA | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Framlingham Castle Souvenir Shop IP13 9BS | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 21 Feb 2011 |
| The Castle Cafe (at Framlingham Castle) IP13 9BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| East Of England Coop IP13 9AN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Watson And Walpole IP13 9BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Framlingham Local Stores IP13 9AH | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Framlingham Pizza & Grill IP13 9AH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Acre Bakery IP13 9AN | Retailers - other | 150 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Prince Of India IP13 9BB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Two Magpies Bakery (Framlingham) IP13 9AW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (6); On or near Castle Street (5); On or near Fore Street (4); On or near Market Hill (3); On or near Crown And Anchor Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 6 to 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
- IP13 9BJ: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- IP13 9BP: 2 addresses of 28 in the postcode
- IP13 9BA: 1 address of 34 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Street · Market Hill · Double Street · Bridge Street · Crown and Anchor Lane · Tanyard Court · Riverside · Fore Street · Castle Street · Queen's Head Alley · Fore Street Mews · Albert Place
All the streets in IP13 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.