Chalk Lane, Needham Market, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP6 8FN.
At a glance
5 property sales on Chalk Lane, Needham Market, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £395,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £394,797. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2019; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Chalk Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Chalk Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £394,797 | 27 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Chalk Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Chalk Lane IP6 8FN | 27 Apr 2026 | £395,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Chalk Lane IP6 8FN | 29 May 2020 | £365,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Chalk Lane IP6 8FN | 29 May 2020 | £373,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Chalk Lane IP6 8FN | 14 Feb 2020 | £389,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Chalk Lane IP6 8FN | 11 Oct 2019 | £449,995 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Chalk Lane | £373,995 (May 2020) → £395,000 (Apr 2026) | +6% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Chalk Lane
Crime
21 crimes were reported within about a mile of Chalk Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Chalk Lane is in or near 4 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 Needham Market to London Road Bridge, Ipswich Flood warning 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 Chalk Lane
| 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 0.5 mi · 10 min walk
- Stowmarket station 3.9 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
- Westerfield station 6.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lion Barn Business Park (opp, B1113) 2 min walk
- Lion Barn Business Park (adj, B1113) 2 min walk
- Lion (opp, B1113) 4 min walk
- Lion (adj, B1113) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Needham Market Country Practice
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane, Stowmarket · 3.6 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 7 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 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 984 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,317 |
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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