Plans are being made to help a residential street in Ipswich that has been plagued by flooding for years.

Anglian Water has been investigating the cause of persistent flooding in Ashcroft Road, to the north of Ipswich, particularly affecting a group of homes near the Fircroft Road junction.

Residents say the flooding has been going on for "50 years" in the street, whenever there is heavy rainfall.

In May, the water level reached around a foot deep, with gardens damaged and the street becoming almost impassable.

The water company is now working to come up with a wet weather plan, to help residents prepare for heavy downpours seen recently with Storm Babet.

Ipswich Star: Gardens were also flooded earlier this yearGardens were also flooded earlier this year (Image: Hilary Bond)

Ipswich Borough Councillor for Castle Hill Ward, Sam Murray, has met with Anglian Water to discuss the situation.

Cllr Murray said: "We had a productive meeting, discussing ways to improve the situation - things like making sure drains in driveways are not blocked, and advice about insurance. We have experienced two storms in the meantime and Anglian Water have been tackling those.

Ipswich Star: Flooding on Ashcroft Road in MayFlooding on Ashcroft Road in May (Image: Hilary Bond)

"Unfortunately, it is the same group of houses that seem to take the hit, but the residents are admirable.

"They are not putting extra barriers up as this would push the problem along, which is a really admirable way of dealing with it, with thought of how it affects other people."

Ipswich Star: Ipswich Borough Councillor for Castle Hill, Sam MurrayIpswich Borough Councillor for Castle Hill, Sam Murray (Image: Newsquest)

A spokesperson from Anglian Water added: "We visited Ashcroft Road in Ipswich on October 19 along with the local flood authority and Councillor Murray to discuss the next steps for the area in the event of heavy rainfall. 

"We are continuing to work together collaboratively with the local council to address the flooding issues for Ashcroft Road.

“This includes the next stages of our wet weather plan, which will help residents prepare for heavy downpours like we've seen with Storm Babet and the local authority are looking into additional highway drainage for the area."