Willow Close Claydon, Mid Suffolk
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP6), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 25502200.
- Sales: 37 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £255,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 5).
- 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 C; 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 Westerfield, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 880 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 27 to 34 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 18 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cardinal Medical Practice, about 3.7 km (2.3 miles) away.
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £255,000 | £255,000 | £255,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £207,500 | £207,500 | £207,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £193,000 | £193,000 | £193,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £209,000 | £185,000 | £233,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £205,500 | £205,500 | £205,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £267,000 | £267,000 | £267,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 10 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2021 | 6 IP6 0DW | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2019 | 12 IP6 0DW | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2017 | 2 IP6 0DW | Detached | £255,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 11 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £207,500 | |
| 17 Mar 2014 | 7 IP6 0DW | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 25 May 2012 | 9 IP6 0DW | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2011 | 1 IP6 0DW | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 17 IP6 0DW | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 4 Jun 2010 | 7 IP6 0DW | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2009 | 2 IP6 0DW | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2008 | 4 IP6 0DW | Detached | £205,500 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | 16 IP6 0DW | Detached | £267,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2006 | 6 IP6 0DW | Detached | £299,950 | |
| 4 Feb 2005 | 9 IP6 0DW | Detached | £215,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2005 | 2 IP6 0DW | Detached | £164,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 9 IP6 0DW | Detached | £206,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 5 IP6 0DW | Detached | £193,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2002 | 7 IP6 0DW | Detached | £136,500 | |
| 16 Nov 2001 | 14 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £107,000 | |
| 13 Dec 2000 | 12 IP6 0DW | Detached | £149,995 | |
| 24 Nov 2000 | 16 IP6 0DW | Detached | £159,950 | |
| 31 Jul 2000 | 5 IP6 0DW | Detached | £144,000 | New build. |
| 28 Apr 2000 | 2 IP6 0DW | Detached | £99,000 | New build. |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 6 IP6 0DW | Detached | £175,000 | New build. |
| 20 Apr 2000 | 7 IP6 0DW | Detached | £107,000 | New build. |
| 31 Mar 2000 | 3 IP6 0DW | Detached | £33,000 | New build. |
| 30 Mar 2000 | 8 IP6 0DW | Detached | £70,000 | New build. |
| 24 Mar 2000 | 1 IP6 0DW | Detached | £138,000 | New build. |
| 17 Feb 2000 | 9 IP6 0DW | Detached | £132,000 | New build. |
| 27 Jan 2000 | 10 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £85,500 | New build. |
| 21 Jan 2000 | 11 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £87,000 | New build. |
| 22 Dec 1999 | 12 IP6 0DW | Detached | £121,000 | New build. |
| 10 Dec 1999 | 14 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £82,500 | New build. |
| 3 Dec 1999 | 15 IP6 0DW | Semi-detached | £80,000 | New build. |
| 18 Nov 1999 | 16 IP6 0DW | Detached | £120,000 | New build. |
| 12 Nov 1999 | 17 IP6 0DW | Detached | £136,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 109 m². Most common: House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1996-2002 (9); 2003-2006 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
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 C (38% of about 960 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, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP6 0DW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IP6 0DB | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 27 m and 34 m above sea level (31 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP6 0DB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IP6 0DW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westerfield 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Ipswich 3.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.2 km (3.9 miles) | |
| Needham Market 130,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest High School Claydon | 280 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tower Ramparts Bus Station Ipswich | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 64.7 km (40 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 65.2 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cardinal Medical Practice | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Claydon Pharmacy | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Ipswich Hospital | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Ipswich Police Station | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest East Of England Co-op Barham, Barham | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 6.0 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.0 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade I), 350 m north-east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 350 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Claydon Hill | Hill | 340 m south-west |
| The Slade | Valley | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Fisk Grove | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Shire Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 18 |
1 of the street's 18 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claydon High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 330 m | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Claydon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claydon High School IP6 0EG | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Claydons Cosy Cup Cafe IP6 0EG | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Crown Inn IP6 0AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Claydon Chippy IP6 0AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Claydon Hotel IP6 0AR | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Oct 2026 |
| One Stop and Post Office IP6 0AA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Poplar Close (3); On or near Willow Close (2); On or near Aspen Close (2); On or near Chestnut Drive (1); On or near Laurel Way (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 5% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 61% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Nearby streets
Hazel Rise · Aspen Close · Rowan Close · Chestnut Drive · Laurel Way · Fir Tree Lane · Poplar Close · The Beeches · Drury Road · Alasdair Place · Newell Rise · Highfield Drive
All the streets in IP6 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.