Smock Meadow, Bildeston, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP7 7TG.
At a glance
12 property sales on Smock Meadow, Bildeston, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £225,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £201,375. Average sale prices rose from £185,000 in 2017 to £225,000 in 2026 (+22%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 24% below the Ipswich average of £296,956 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Smock Meadow compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all IP7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £201,375 | 17 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Smock Meadow
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 17 Apr 2026 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 8 Jan 2026 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 13 Mar 2025 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 13, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 15 Jul 2024 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 22 Nov 2023 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 3 Dec 2021 | £227,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 26 Feb 2021 | £167,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 29 Nov 2019 | £210,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 10, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 28 Jun 2018 | £203,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 29, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 31 May 2018 | £179,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 10 Nov 2017 | £205,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 33, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 6 Jun 2017 | £180,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Smock Meadow IP7 7TG | 17 Jan 2017 | £170,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9, Smock Meadow | £205,000 (Nov 2017) → £227,500 (Dec 2021) → £240,000 (Apr 2026) | +17% over 8 yrs |
| 29, Smock Meadow | £179,000 (May 2018) → £210,000 (Jan 2026) | +17% over 8 yrs |
| 1, Smock Meadow | £210,000 (Nov 2019) → £245,000 (Mar 2025) | +17% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Smock Meadow
Crime
2 crimes were reported within about a mile of Smock Meadow in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Smock Meadow is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Brett from Lavenham to Higham Flood warning area
- The Rivers Box and Brett 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 Smock Meadow
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bildeston Primary School 117 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Gable End 1 pupils | Other independent special school | 11–16 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 44 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 2.5 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
Nearest bus stops
- Village Sign (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Village Sign (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
- Clock Tower (adj, High Street) 3 min walk
- Clock Tower (opp, High Street) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bildeston Health Centre
High Street, Bildeston, Ipswich · 0.1 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 963 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,201 |
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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