Lotus Close, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP1 5QH.
At a glance
6 property sales on Lotus Close, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £353,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £336,667.
House prices on Lotus Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lotus Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £336,667 | 1 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Lotus Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15, Lotus Close IP1 5QH | 1 Apr 2026 | £353,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lotus Close IP1 5QH | 26 Aug 2022 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, Lotus Close IP1 5QH | 26 Mar 2020 | £333,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Lotus Close IP1 5QH | 24 Jan 2020 | £277,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Lotus Close IP1 5QH | 26 Apr 2019 | £307,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Lotus Close IP1 5QH | 24 Aug 2017 | £325,000 | 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 Lotus Close
Crime
145 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lotus Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 67 |
| Shoplifting | 32 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lotus Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- 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 Lotus Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehouse Community Primary School 551 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Bramford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 236 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| The Beeches Community Primary School 393 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Highfield Nursery School 102 pupils | Nursery | 2–5 | Outstanding Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School 153 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Springfield Infant School and Nursery 287 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Springfield Junior School 354 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Sproughton Church of England Primary School 103 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.0 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
- Ipswich station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Westerfield station 2.3 mi · 46 min walk
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Morgan Drive (opp, Lovetofts Road) 2 min walk
- Morgan Drive (adj, Lovetofts Drive) 2 min walk
- High View (opp, Bramford Lane) 3 min walk
- High View (adj, Bramford Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cardinal Medical Practice
2 Deben Road, Ipswich · 0.8 mi - Ivry Street Medical Practice
5 Ivry Street, Ipswich · 1.7 mi - Burlington Primary Care
12-14 Burlington Road, Ipswich · 1.7 mi - Barrack Lane Medical Centre
1 Barrack Lane, Ipswich · 1.7 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 4 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 4 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 702 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,701 |
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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