Ridley's Orchard by Bellway Homes · Old Norwich Road, Whitton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6LJ
Bellway Homes has 241 developments on Homello. Homes in Ipswich sold for a median £272,000 over the last year, £294 per sq ft; see house prices in Ipswich.
About Ridley's Orchard
Ridley's Orchard is a new build homes development by Bellway Homes, located on Old Norwich Road in Whitton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6LJ. The development is situated in north-west Ipswich, positioned advantageously on the edge of open countryside while remaining under three miles from the amenities of Ipswich town centre. The collection comprises a mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom houses, catering to first-time buyers, growing families, and professionals.
Bellway Homes, the developer, holds a strong industry track record, having been awarded a 5-Star rating by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for multiple consecutive years, which signifies that over 90% of their customers would recommend them. This indicates a commitment to high levels of customer satisfaction and build quality. The development features a variety of detached and semi-detached new build house types, all backed by a 10-year NHBC Buildmark warranty. Current availability includes a range of property styles with varying specifications. For example, specific three-bedroom house types such as 'The Tailor' (semi-detached) and 'The Chandler' (detached) have been listed for sale. Larger, four-bedroom detached homes, including the 'The Scrivener' and 'The Sculptor', offer substantial living space. Typical specifications across Bellway's new homes include features designed for modern living, such as open-plan kitchen and dining areas with integrated appliances (oven, gas hob, and hood), en-suite facilities to the principal bedroom, and French doors leading to the garden. Ridley’s Orchard offers strong transport and connectivity. For drivers, the location provides excellent and rapid access to the A14 and A12 major road networks. Stansted Airport is approximately an hour’s drive via the A12 and A120. Public transport is facilitated by local operators like First and Ipswich Buses, with the nearest mainline rail connection being Ipswich Railway Station. This station offers direct InterCity services to major destinations including London, Norwich, Colchester, and Cambridge. The station is roughly an 18-minute cycle or a 60-minute walk from the development. For daily needs and leisure, the Anglia Retail Park, which includes various homewares stores, is within a short walking distance. A Morrisons supermarket is also accessible within a 10-minute cycle. Local schooling is available at Whitton Community Primary School (0.6 miles away) and St Pancras Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles away). Leisure facilities include the Whitton Sports & Community Centre, which is approximately a five-minute walk and provides a gym, fitness studio, and sports courts. Further amenities in the town centre include the Buttermarket and Sailmakers shopping malls, Crown Pools (10 minutes' drive), and the Ipswich Waterfront with its selection of restaurants and wine bars. The latest availability, specific plot prices, and current incentives, such as schemes for first-time buyers or support for home movers, are subject to change. Interested parties should contact the Bellway Homes sales team directly for the most up-to-date pricing, viewing arrangements, and to confirm the full list of house types available for immediate or future completion.
- Developer
- Bellway Homes
- City
- Suffolk
- Neighbourhood
- Ipswich
- Postcode
- IP1 6LJ
- Address
- Old Norwich Road, Whitton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6LJ
- Tenure
- For sale
Questions about Ridley's Orchard
›Who is the developer of Ridley's Orchard?
Ridley's Orchard is a Bellway Homes development in Ipswich, Suffolk. Bellway Homes has 241 developments listed on Homello.
›What are house prices like in Ipswich?
The median sold price in Ipswich was £272,000 over the last 12 months (2,636 sales, −2.9% on the year before), or £294 per square foot, from HM Land Registry data. The house prices in Ipswich page has the trend, prices by property type and every street.
Location
Old Norwich Road, Whitton, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6LJ
Nearest stations
- Westerfield Station 2.0 milesGreater Anglia
- Ipswich Station 2.8 milesGreater Anglia
- Derby Road Station 3.7 milesGreater Anglia
- Needham Market Station 5.2 milesGreater Anglia
Nearest schools
- Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy 0.5 milesages 3–16
- The Beeches Community Primary School 0.6 milesPrimary · ages 2–11 Good
- Ormiston Endeavour Academy 0.8 milesSecondary · ages 11–16 Good
- St Pancras Catholic Primary School 0.8 milesPrimary · ages 5–11
Nearest supermarkets
- Lidl Supermarket 0.3 miles
- Asda Superstore Superstore 0.5 miles
- Morrisons Daily Convenience store 0.6 miles
- Morrisons Daily Convenience store 0.8 miles
Eating out nearby
Within half a mile: 11 restaurants and cafes.
- Cafe 89 0.3 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Burger King 0.3 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Cafe Pausa, Dunelm 0.3 milesRestaurant or cafe
- Kfc 0.4 milesRestaurant or cafe
Straight-line distances; actual routes will be longer. Stations from NaPTAN, with their lines powered by TfL Open Data; schools from the Department for Education register, with the latest Ofsted signal; supermarkets from Geolytix Retail Points; places to eat from the Food Standards Agency's register of food businesses.
Area insights
The Mid Suffolk neighbourhood around this development.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data, Police.uk, Historic England, ONS Census 2021, Ofcom Connected Nations, Environment Agency. Planning offices.

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