Lime Tree Close, Needham Market, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP6 8TE.
At a glance
5 property sales on Lime Tree Close, Needham Market, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 13 Nov 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £308,125. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lime Tree Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lime Tree Close 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 | 4 | £308,125 | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £255,000 | 13 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Lime Tree Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Lime Tree Close IP6 8TE | 13 Nov 2024 | £255,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lime Tree Close IP6 8TE | 26 Jan 2024 | £307,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Lime Tree Close IP6 8TE | 15 Jun 2021 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Lime Tree Close IP6 8TE | 13 Aug 2019 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Lime Tree Close IP6 8TE | 23 Jun 2017 | £295,000 | 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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Lime Tree Close | £295,000 (Jun 2017) → £320,000 (Jun 2021) | +8% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lime Tree Close
Crime
32 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lime Tree Close 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 | 20 |
| Public order | 5 |
| 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.
Schools near Lime Tree Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary School 89 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 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 0.3 mi · 5 min walk
- Stowmarket station 3.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min walk
- Westerfield station 6.6 mi · 2 hr 12 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lion (opp, B1113) 1 min walk
- Lion (adj, B1113) 1 min walk
- Hargrave Avenue (opp) 3 min walk
- Grinstead Gardens (adj) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Needham Market Country Practice
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane, Stowmarket · 3.4 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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