Bennett Road

Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Residential Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: Affordable entry at £184,000 with warm market liquidity. Strong 27% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,000).

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Fair

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 27% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£184,000).

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Good entry point at £184,000, but environment (35) is below average.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

54
Liveability Score
Top 22% in IpswichTop 19% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 24 transactions

How Life Works Here

Bennett Road is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 95 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 68% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Premier (convenience, 125m). The nearest transport stop is 77m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £184,000, with strong growth of 27% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 403m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (48)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Good (70)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Good (60)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£184,000
Median Price
24
Transactions (2014–2025)
+26.7%
5-Year Price Trend

Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Premier125m (1.6 min walk)
BlonDees125m (1.6 min walk)
East Cottage Chinese Takeaway126m (1.6 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Bennett Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Shafto Road bus_stop77m
Brockley Crescent bus_stop104m
Galway Avenue bus_stop153m
Henniker Road bus_stop165m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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  • OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
  • HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
  • police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
  • DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
  • GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
  • Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
  • DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
  • ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0

All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.