Walnut Tree Close Bramford, Mid Suffolk
11 addresses across 1 postcode (IP8), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25501260.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £280,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 5).
- Flood: 9 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 B; Band D in Mid Suffolk costs £2,317 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ipswich, about 4.5 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 13 to 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | £280,000 | £230,000 | £330,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £247,500 | £245,000 | £250,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £152,000 | £152,000 | £152,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £111,000 | £111,000 | £111,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £149,000 | £149,000 | £149,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £113,500 | £113,500 | £113,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | 1 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 6 IP8 4EE | Terraced | £330,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2024 | 3 IP8 4EE | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2024 | 1 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2021 | 10 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £230,000 | |
| 19 Sep 2017 | 7 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 1 Sep 2014 | 7 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2011 | 1 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2007 | 1 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2005 | 4 IP8 4EE | Terraced | £111,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2004 | 3 IP8 4EE | Terraced | £149,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2003 | 1 IP8 4EE | Semi-detached | £113,500 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1950-1966 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Mid Suffolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,317 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,545 | £1,802 | £2,059 | £2,317 | £2,832 | £3,347 | £3,861 | £4,634 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 660 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)
- Land between Bramford Road and the A14, Bramford: up to 10 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 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, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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: 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 11 addresses are between 13 m and 15 m above sea level (14 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP8 4EE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Derby Road (Ipswich) 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walnut Tree Close Bramford | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | London Road Park and Ride Copdock | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 62.9 km (39 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cardinal Medical Practice | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Green Cross Pharmacy | 190 m |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | St Clements Hospital | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | East of England Co-op Whitehouse Cashzone | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.1 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,680 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 4.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bramford House, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bramford House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | Listed building, Grade I | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| The Grove | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Oxen Covert | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Long Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| The Slade | Valley | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 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 Mid Suffolk: see them on the Mid Suffolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 340 m | No published inspection |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramford and District Social Club Limited IP8 4DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Netties Kitchen IP8 4DX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 23 Aug 2025 |
| Simply T's Catering IP8 4DX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| The Bramford Cock IP8 4ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| The Sweets Shed IP8 4EX | Other catering premises | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Flourish and Bean IP8 4DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Flourish and Bean IP8 4DU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Bramford Fish Bar & Chinese Takeaway IP8 4DR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Bramford Primary School IP8 4AH | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Premier Education at Bramford Primary IP8 4AH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bramford Bowls Club IP8 4HU | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Bramford Sports & Leisure Centre IP8 4HU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (9); On or near Parking Area (6); On or near Angel Place (4); On or near Flindell Drive (3); On or near Angel Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 24% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 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
- IP8 4EE: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Angel Place · Ravens Lane · Leggatt Drive · Angel Road · The Street · Cherryfields · Bullen Close · Orchard Road · Acton Close · Wilfred Hurry Close · Bushman Gardens · Lacon Road
All the streets in IP8 and across Mid 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.