Lion Lane, Needham Market, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP6 8NT.
At a glance
1 property sale on Lion Lane, Needham Market, Ipswich has been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 26 Jan 2018. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £250,000.
House prices on Lion Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lion Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP6 house prices.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £250,000 | 26 Jan 2018 |
Sold prices on Lion Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion Barn House, Lion Lane IP6 8NT | 26 Jan 2018 | £250,000 | 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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Crime and flood risk near Lion Lane
Crime
31 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lion 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 | 19 |
| 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.
Flood risk
Lion Lane 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 Lion Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary School 89 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.5 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 15 min walk
- Westerfield station 6.6 mi · 2 hr 11 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Lion (opp, B1113) 2 min walk
- Lion (adj, B1113) 2 min walk
- Lion Barn Business Park (adj, B1113) 4 min walk
- Lion Barn Business Park (opp, B1113) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Needham Market Country Practice
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich · 0.3 mi - Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane, Stowmarket · 3.4 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 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+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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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