The Debenside Melton, East Suffolk
12 addresses across 1 postcode (IP12), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 38605729.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £267,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- 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 B; 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 Melton (Suffolk), about 210 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Melton Riverside, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 12 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Little St John Street Surgery, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £377,500 | £365,000 | £390,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £313,750 | £307,500 | £320,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2002 | 3 | £172,500 | £141,000 | £176,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £129,500 | £129,500 | £129,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 1997 | 2 | £71,500 | £66,000 | £77,000 |
| 1996 | 3 | £84,500 | £56,000 | £87,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2023 | 7 IP12 1SR | Semi-detached | £267,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2020 | 3 IP12 1SR | Detached | £390,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2020 | 1 IP12 1SR | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 4 IP12 1SR | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2018 | 4 IP12 1SR | Detached | £307,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2013 | 3 IP12 1SR | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 21 Apr 2009 | 7 IP12 1SR | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Nov 2007 | 5 IP12 1SR | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 3 IP12 1SR | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 1 IP12 1SR | Detached | £172,500 | |
| 22 Apr 2002 | 2 IP12 1SR | Detached | £141,000 | |
| 21 Sep 2001 | 11 IP12 1SR | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2000 | 8 IP12 1SR | Detached | £129,500 | |
| 5 Nov 1999 | 4 IP12 1SR | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1997 | 6 IP12 1SR | Detached | £77,000 | |
| 26 Jun 1997 | 8 IP12 1SR | Detached | £66,000 | |
| 11 Nov 1996 | 1 IP12 1SR | Detached | £84,500 | |
| 16 Oct 1996 | 11 IP12 1SR | Semi-detached | £56,000 | New build. |
| 25 Apr 1996 | 1 IP12 1SR | Detached | £87,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1995 | 15 IP12 1SR | Detached | £74,000 | New build. |
| 13 Apr 1995 | 5 IP12 1SR | Detached | £59,000 | New build. |
| 10 Feb 1995 | 8 IP12 1SR | Detached | £69,000 | New build. |
| 9 Jan 1995 | 7 IP12 1SR | Semi-detached | £58,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 B (32% of about 1,060 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 31 October 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: of the 11 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP12 1SR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melton (Suffolk) 89,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 210 m |
| Woodbridge 229,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Wickham Market 68,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Church View Close Melton | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Martlesham Park and Ride | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Bawdsey Ferry Landing | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Melton Station Car Park | 190 m |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 63.7 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 79.4 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Little St John Street Surgery | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | Boots | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Unit 1 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Nuffield Ipswich Hospital | 9.7 km (6 miles) |
| Police station | Woodbridge Fire and Police Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | East Of England Co-op Hasketon | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Melton Riverside 3.8 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Lady Alice Kenlis, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south. 20 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Alice Kenlis | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Prehistoric settlement and group of barrows (including site of ship burial) at Sutton Hoo | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Woodbridge Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brown's Planting | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Quill | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Ferry Hill | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Ferry Cliff | Cliff or slope | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Troublesome Reach | Tidal water | 3.3 km (2 miles) south |
| The Tips | Wetland | 4.9 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 4 | 12 |
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodbridge Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poppy's Pantry Woodbridge Packaging IP12 1TB | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Sarnivores IP12 1RS | Other catering premises | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Honey + Harvey IP12 1QT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Reuben's Events IP12 1LT | Mobile caterer | 220 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Melton Fish Bar IP12 1PT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily IP12 1PL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Deben Bar Private Members Club IP12 1PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Melton Bowls Club IP12 1PE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2015 |
| Deben Cafe IP12 1PE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Wilford Bridge Inn IP12 2PA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near St Andrew'S Close (15); On or near Wilford Bridge Road (6); On or near St Andrew'S Place (5); On or near Old Forge Mews (3); On or near The Debenside (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 43% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 68% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 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) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 1SR: 12 addresses of 15 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Station Road · Deben Way · St Andrew's Close · Church View Close · Old Maltings Court · Wilford Bridge Spur · Old Forge Mews · Spur End · Yarmouth Road · Blakes Close · Friars Court · St Andrew's Place
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.