Sycamore Close Haverhill, West Suffolk
14 addresses across 1 postcode (CB9), about 40 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 37404449.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 5).
- Flood: 4 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 West Suffolk costs £2,351 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dullingham, about 13.6 km (8.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 450 m (0.3 miles) away, and Haverhill Recreation Ground (4.5 hectares) is about 470 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 67 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 Haverhill Family Practice, about 440 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 52 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Bungalow (11); Bungalow, end-terrace (1); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 2015 (11); 2012 onwards (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (11 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,351 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,351 | £2,874 | £3,397 | £3,919 | £4,703 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 900 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)
- FormerGasworks,WithersfieldRoad,Haverhill: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (100 m)
- Social Services Camps Road: up to 17 homes, permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 5 High Street Haverhill: up to 14 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- The Vixen Millfields Way: up to 17 homes, permissioned (700 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 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 9 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 13 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 8 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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 67 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB9 9DT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Dullingham 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.5 miles) |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cemetery Haverhill | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Haverhill | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 170 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Stansted Airport STN | 26.3 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Haverhill Family Practice | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco In-Store Pharmacy | 340 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 170 m |
| Hospital | Saffron Walden Community Hospital | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Police station | Haverhill Police Station | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Abs Mini Market | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,510 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Haverhill Recreation Ground 4.5 ha | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 7.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary, a listed building (Grade II*), 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 22 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Old Independent Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Moated site at Great Wilsey Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Norney Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Great Field Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Burton Ley Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Jarvis Hill | Hill | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Acre Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 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 West Suffolk: see them on the West Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cangle Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Place Farm Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Manor Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Samuel Ward Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burton End Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Westfield Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Clements Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coupals Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Inn CB9 0EU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 29 Aug 2025 |
| The Marble Grill CB9 9DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2024 |
| China Garden CB9 9EG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Ltd CB9 0BQ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Madeira Cafe CB9 9EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Amber's Cafe CB9 9EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Dejavu Cafe & Sandwich Bar Ltd CB9 9EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Queens Cafe Restaurant CB9 9EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 1 Feb 2026 |
| DC4BARS Limited CB9 9EF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2023 |
| USA Chicken CB9 9EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Asian spice tandoori CB9 9EF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd CB9 0BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Haverhill Kebab & Pizza Kitchen CB9 9DZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Premier Store CB9 9DZ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Smart Fish Bar CB9 9DZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Broad Street (19); On or near Parking Area (11); On or near Chestnut Close (8); On or near Sycamore Close (6); On or near Dove House Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 30% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- Food hygiene ratings On The Spot Van (mobile caterer, CB9 9EQ) is no longer listed; it was rated Exempt found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings On The Spot Van (mobile caterer, CB9 9EQ) newly listed: Exempt found 31 October 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Asian spice tandoori (takeaway/sandwich shop, CB9 9EF) now Awaiting inspection, was 1 Major improvement necessary found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- CB9 9DT: 14 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Broad Street · Downs Place · Les Ager Drive · Chaplains Close · Wratting Road · Chestnut Close · Station Road · Dove House Road · Stephen Close · Deans Close · Eastern Avenue · Elm Close
All the streets in CB9 and across West 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.