The Limes, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP5 1EA.
At a glance
5 property sales on The Limes, Rushmere St Andrew, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £522,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £474,900.
House prices on The Limes compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Limes has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £474,900 | 12 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on The Limes
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, The Limes IP5 1EA | 12 Dec 2025 | £522,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, The Limes IP5 1EA | 17 Dec 2021 | £432,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 24, The Limes IP5 1EA | 1 Dec 2021 | £480,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, The Limes IP5 1EA | 9 Dec 2019 | £505,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 30, The Limes IP5 1EA | 7 Nov 2019 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, The Limes IP5 1EA | 2 Aug 2019 | £470,000 | 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 The Limes
Crime
21 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Limes 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 | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
The Limes is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- The Rivers Deben and Lark 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 The Limes
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's Academy | Academy alternative provision converter | 7–16 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Alban's Catholic High School 967 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rushmere Hall Primary School 506 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Northgate High School 1,750 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 212 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Sidegate Primary School 649 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Parkside Academy 5 pupils | Academy alternative provision converter | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Heath Primary School, Kesgrave 523 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 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
- Derby Road (Ipswich) station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- Westerfield station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Ipswich station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- The Limes (adj, Rushmere Street) 1 min walk
- The Limes (opp, Rushmere Street) 2 min walk
- The Willows (adj, Rushmere Street) 3 min walk
- YMCA Rugby Club (opp, Rushmere Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Two Rivers Medical Centre
30 Woodbridge Road East, Ipswich · 1.0 mi - Embrace Medical Centre
Twelve Acre Approach, Ipswich · 1.4 mi - Felixstowe Road Medical Practice
235 Felixstowe Road, Ipswich · 2.0 mi - The Derby Road Practice
52 Derby Road, Ipswich · 2.0 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 8 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 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 706 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,606 |
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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