Bridport Avenue
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £268,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: 12% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (19/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (19/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£268,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 12% over 5 years, but environment scores only 19/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Bridport Avenue is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (26 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is an ATM at 93m. The nearest transport stop is 116m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £268,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability.
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: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Bridport Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1764m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Foxhall House 765m · 10 min walk
- Suffolk Rehabilition and Recovery Service 830m · 10 min walk
- Cedar House 842m · 10 min walk
- Ipswich Hospital 1363m · 17 min walk
libraries (2)
- Rosehill 1603m · 20 min walk
- Gainsborough 1971m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cobham Road Recreation Ground 828m · 10 min walk
- Newbury Road Recreation Ground 1334m · 17 min walk
- Murray Recreation Ground 1367m · 17 min walk
- Newbury Road Dog Park 1401m · 18 min walk
- Ravenswood Green 1808m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Copleston High School 1159m · 14 min walk
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 1304m · 16 min walk
- Sir Bobby Robson School 1304m · 16 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic High School 1895m · 24 min walk
- Ravenswood Community Primary School 1923m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lulworth Avenue — Ipswich53
- Penshurst Road — Ipswich53
- Ashdown Way — Ipswich55
- Dorchester Road — Ipswich54
- Melplash Close — 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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