Ammonite Drive, Needham Market, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP6 8FJ.
At a glance
40 property sales on Ammonite Drive, Needham Market, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 17 Oct 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £269,564. Average sale prices fell from £306,691 in 2018 to £285,000 in 2025 (-7%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 10 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 9 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Ammonite Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ammonite Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 15 | £269,564 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Terraced | 13 | £289,536 | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Detached | 11 | £371,815 | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Flat | 1 | £209,995 | 16 Aug 2018 |
Sold prices on Ammonite Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 17 Oct 2025 | £313,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 11 Jul 2025 | £257,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 20 Dec 2022 | £358,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 4 Nov 2022 | £290,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 12 Nov 2021 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 30 Jun 2021 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 21 May 2021 | £305,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 29 Apr 2021 | £300,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 9 Apr 2021 | £355,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 18 Dec 2020 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 27 Nov 2020 | £230,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 21 Aug 2020 | £295,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 4, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 31 Jul 2020 | £285,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 2, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 17 Jul 2020 | £300,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 28 Feb 2020 | £294,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 21 Feb 2020 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 16 Oct 2019 | £224,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 31 Jan 2019 | £280,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 27, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 6 Nov 2018 | £299,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 19, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 26 Oct 2018 | £252,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 31, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 8 Oct 2018 | £299,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 21, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 27 Sep 2018 | £252,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 43, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 24 Sep 2018 | £304,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 11, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 21 Sep 2018 | £424,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 3 Sep 2018 | £249,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 15, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 24 Aug 2018 | £419,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 25, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 16 Aug 2018 | £209,995 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 35, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 6 Aug 2018 | £232,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 17, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 27 Jul 2018 | £275,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 1, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 16 Jul 2018 | £354,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 13 Jul 2018 | £235,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 45, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 29 Jun 2018 | £299,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 47, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 15 Jun 2018 | £299,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 11 May 2018 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 27 Apr 2018 | £509,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 20 Apr 2018 | £309,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 46, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 20 Apr 2018 | £255,699 | Other | Freehold |
| 12, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 12 Apr 2018 | £254,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 29 Mar 2018 | £249,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 16 Mar 2018 | £344,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 23 Feb 2018 | £369,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Ammonite Drive IP6 8FJ | 16 Feb 2018 | £299,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27, Ammonite Drive | £299,995 (Nov 2018) → £313,000 (Oct 2025) | +4% over 7 yrs |
| 12, Ammonite Drive | £254,995 (Apr 2018) → £257,000 (Jul 2025) | +1% over 7 yrs |
| 8, Ammonite Drive | £294,995 (Feb 2020) → £358,500 (Dec 2022) | +22% over 3 yrs |
| 35, Ammonite Drive | £232,995 (Aug 2018) → £290,000 (Nov 2022) | +24% over 4 yrs |
| 10, Ammonite Drive | £249,995 (Mar 2018) → £250,000 (Nov 2021) | +0% over 4 yrs |
| 3, Ammonite Drive | £299,995 (Feb 2018) → £300,000 (Apr 2021) → £305,000 (Jun 2021) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| 47, Ammonite Drive | £299,995 (Jun 2018) → £305,000 (May 2021) | +2% over 3 yrs |
| 5, Ammonite Drive | £344,995 (Mar 2018) → £355,000 (Apr 2021) | +3% over 3 yrs |
| 11, Ammonite Drive | £424,995 (Sep 2018) → £450,000 (Dec 2020) | +6% over 2 yrs |
| 41, Ammonite Drive | £235,000 (Jul 2018) → £260,000 (Feb 2020) | +11% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Ammonite Drive
Crime
23 crimes were reported within about a mile of Ammonite Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Ammonite Drive is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Gipping through Needham Market Flood warning area
- The Rattlesden River and River Gipping, through and including Stowmarket and Needham Market Flood alert area
- The River Gipping, from downstream of Needham Market, to upstream of London Road Bridge, Ipswich Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Ammonite Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary School 89 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Needham Market station 0.4 mi · 9 min walk
- Stowmarket station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min walk
- Westerfield station 6.4 mi · 2 hr 8 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lion Barn Business Park (opp, B1113) 2 min walk
- Lion Barn Business Park (adj, B1113) 3 min walk
- Lion (opp, B1113) 3 min walk
- Lion (adj, B1113) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Needham Market Country Practice
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich · 0.2 mi - Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane, Stowmarket · 3.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 2.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 715 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,473 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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