Stone Common Stone Common, East Suffolk
21 addresses across 4 postcodes (IP12), about 250 m long. USRN 38605696.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £359,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (D: 1, E: 5, F: 3, G: 2).
- 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 C; Band D in East Suffolk costs £2,335 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 73% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Wickham Market Medical Centre, about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £359,000 | £359,000 | £359,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £492,500 | £360,000 | £625,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £335,000 | £300,000 | £370,000 |
| 2019 | 3 | £238,000 | £175,000 | £280,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £390,000 | £390,000 | £390,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £340,000 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £330,000 | £285,000 | £375,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £104,250 | £96,000 | £112,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £52,500 | £45,000 | £60,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £81,500 | £68,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | WILLOW COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £359,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 3, STONE COTTAGES IP12 2DS | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2022 | OLD GRANARY IP12 2DP | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2022 | OLD FOSS COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2022 | WATERLOO HOUSE IP12 2DP | Detached | £545,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 10 Aug 2021 | FLINT COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2021 | BRAMBLE COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2019 | 1-2, STONE COMMON COTTAGES IP12 2DR | Semi-detached | £238,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2019 | 3, STONE COTTAGES IP12 2DS | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2019 | BRAMBLE COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2016 | THE SWALLOWS IP12 2DP | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2009 | SHIMAKER COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2008 | OLD FOSS COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 22 Oct 2004 | WATERLOO HOUSE IP12 2DP | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2004 | THE SWALLOWS IP12 2DP | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2000 | WATERLOO HOUSE IP12 2DP | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2000 | OLD GRANARY IP12 2DP | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 16 Apr 1999 | THE BUNGALOW IP12 2DP | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 6 Apr 1999 | BRAMBLE COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £60,000 | |
| 18 Dec 1998 | WILLOW COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £95,000 | |
| 14 Sep 1998 | OLD GRANARY IP12 2DP | Semi-detached | £68,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1996 | SHIMAKER COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £69,000 | |
| 31 Aug 1995 | CHERRY TREE COTTAGE IP12 2DP | Detached | £110,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (1); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: before 1900 (10); Pre-1900 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8); 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (24% of about 1,150 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
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, 3 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP12 2DP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP12 2DS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP12 2BX | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| IP12 2DR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 13 m and 17 m above sea level (15 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP12 2BX | 73% | 73% | 73% | 18% |
| IP12 2DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP12 2DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP12 2DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wickham Market 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Saxmundham 177,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.5 km (4 miles) | |
| Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 58.1 km (36 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 88.7 km (55 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Wickham Market Medical Centre | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Acer Road Pharmacy | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Rendlesham Dental Practice | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Aldeburgh Hospital | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) |
| Police station | Suffolk Constabulary | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 740 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,530 m² | 90 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 360 m south. 9 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 Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 360 m south |
| Glemham Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Campsey Ashe Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Whin Covert | Wood | 350 m north-west |
| Mill Covert | Wood | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Pack Knolls | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| The Canal | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Cliff Reach | Tidal water | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) east |
| Iken Cliff | Cliff or slope | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 21 |
4 of the street's 21 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
No open schools within 2 km (1.2 miles).
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 | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 5% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 54% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 16% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 47% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 39% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 52% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 26% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
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 2DP: 16 addresses of 17 in the postcode
- IP12 2DS: 3 addresses
- IP12 2BX: 1 address of 65 in the postcode
- IP12 2DR: 1 address
Nearby streets
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.