Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 3ST.
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At a glance
6 property sales on Forest Lane, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 May 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £460,000.
House prices on Forest Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forest Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 6 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £460,000 | 25 May 2018 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £317,500 | 27 Sep 2017 |
Sold prices on Forest Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Forest Lane IP5 3ST | 25 May 2018 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Forest Lane IP5 3ST | 27 Sep 2017 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forest Lane IP5 3ST | 10 Aug 2017 | £190,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Forest Lane IP5 3ST | 30 Jun 2016 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Forest Lane IP5 3ST | 10 Jun 2016 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Forest Lane IP5 3ST | 10 Jun 2016 | £425,000 | Detached | 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.
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Schools near Forest Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Gorseland Primary School 461 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Martlesham Primary Academy 125 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Cedarwood Primary School 399 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Kesgrave High School 1,875 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bucklesham Primary School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Bealings School 104 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.1 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, shops and health
Train stations
- Woodbridge station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Melton (Suffolk) station 4.4 mi · 1 hr 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Oaks (adj, Eagle Way) 2 min walk
- The Oaks (opp, Eagle Way) 2 min walk
- Bradford Court (adj, Eagle Way) 3 min walk
- Bradford Court (opp, Eagle Way) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Martlesham Surgery
23 The Square, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 1.4 mi - Framfield House Surgery
Ipswich Road, Woodbridge · 2.9 mi - Little St John Street Surgery
7 Little St. Johns Street, Woodbridge · 3.4 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Martlesham Heath The Square · 0.3 mi
- Aldi Aldi Gloster Road Martlesham Heath · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Martlesham Heath SF · 0.7 mi
- Tesco Extra Tesco Martlesham Extra · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Martlesham Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Tesco In-store Pharmacy · 0.8 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 1.4 mi
Dentists
- Martlesham Heath Dental Practice · 0.3 mi
- Bell Lane (dental Surgery) · 1.5 mi
- Kesgrave Dental Care · 1.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 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 | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 89.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 604 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 52.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 34.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,359 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 92% |
Share of homes across East Suffolk with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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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Who lives around Forest Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 96.2% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.7% | 47.1% |
| No religion | 39.2% | 44.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 94% |
| Born outside the UK | 7.2% | 6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 46.3% | 27.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.8% | 16.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 11.4% | 15% |
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.4% | 11.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.4% | 2.9% |
General health
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 43.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 36% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 15% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | East Suffolk | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 42.8% | 29.7% |
| 1 car or van in household | 37.6% | 42.6% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.8% | 11.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 15.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of East Suffolk.
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