The Pightle, Needham Market, Ipswich
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP6 8AQ.
At a glance
6 property sales on The Pightle, Needham Market, Ipswich have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £125,000. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £305,333. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on The Pightle compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. The Pightle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £305,333 | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Flat | 2 | £135,000 | 15 May 2026 |
| Detached | 1 | £315,000 | 14 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on The Pightle
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2, Kings Head Mews, The Pightle IP6 8AQ | 15 May 2026 | £125,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| The Banquet House, The Pightle IP6 8AQ | 21 Jan 2022 | £356,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| The Banquet House, The Pightle IP6 8AQ | 5 Feb 2021 | £310,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Bedford House, The Pightle IP6 8AQ | 14 Aug 2020 | £315,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Banquet House, The Pightle IP6 8AQ | 21 Feb 2017 | £250,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Flat 1, Kings Head Mews, The Pightle IP6 8AQ | 11 Mar 2016 | £145,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Banquet House, The Pightle | £250,000 (Feb 2017) → £310,000 (Feb 2021) → £356,000 (Jan 2022) | +42% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near The Pightle
Crime
32 crimes were reported within about a mile of The Pightle in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% 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.
Flood risk
The Pightle 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 The Pightle
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosmere Community Primary School 246 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Creeting St Mary Church of England Primary School 89 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 177 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 2.5 mi |
| Combs Ford Primary School 299 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.6 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 0.2 mi · 4 min walk
- Stowmarket station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 5 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church (o/s, High Street) 2 min walk
- Council Offices (adj, High Street) 2 min walk
- Hurstlea Road (opp, Barretts Lane) 3 min walk
- Hurstlea Road (adj, Barretts Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Needham Market Country Practice
Barking Road, Needham Market, Ipswich · 0.6 mi - Combs Ford Surgery
Combs Lane, Stowmarket · 3.0 mi - Stowhealth
Violet Hill House, Violet Hill Road, Stowmarket · 3.8 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 5 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 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 20.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 856 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,702 |
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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- High Street£388k
- Jubilee Crescent£205k
- Popular Road£275k
- Stowmarket Road£291k
- Portland Way£230k
- Anderson Close£226k
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