Blandford Road
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (25) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (25) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 18% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Blandford Road is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (26 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 142m away. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Blandford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1559m · 20 min walk
- Avid Climbing 1902m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Foxhall House 803m · 10 min walk
- Suffolk Rehabilition and Recovery Service 877m · 11 min walk
- Cedar House 880m · 11 min walk
- Ipswich Hospital 1525m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rosehill 1530m · 19 min walk
- Gainsborough 1717m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cobham Road Recreation Ground 577m · 7 min walk
- Murray Recreation Ground 1185m · 15 min walk
- Newbury Road Recreation Ground 1430m · 18 min walk
- Newbury Road Dog Park 1480m · 18 min walk
- Ravenswood Green 1581m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Sir Bobby Robson School 1050m · 13 min walk
- Copleston High School 1248m · 16 min walk
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 1347m · 17 min walk
- Ravenswood Community Primary School 1690m · 21 min walk
- Ipswich Academy 1743m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- St Augustine Road — Ipswich56
- Wherstead Road — Ipswich53
- Ashdown Way — Ipswich55
- Winfrith Road — Ipswich55
- Lulworth Avenue — Ipswich53
Data Transparency
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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.
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