Butter Market
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £713,299, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Median price £713,299 based on only 8 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Butter Market is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 638 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 296 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (2), bank (1), and cafe (1). The closest is ShakeAway (fast food, 12m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 104m away. The median property price is £713,299, though prices have fallen 78% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 487m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Butter Market, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 71m · 1 min walk
- Fore Street Pools 564m · 7 min walk
- Goals 643m · 8 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 496m · 6 min walk
- Newmedica 1533m · 19 min walk
- Riverside Clinic 1569m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Christchurch Park 699m · 9 min walk
- Alexandra Park 932m · 12 min walk
- Alderman Recreation Ground 963m · 12 min walk
- Broomhill Park 1495m · 19 min walk
- Maidenhall Green 1824m · 23 min walk
schools (4)
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 488m · 6 min walk
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 585m · 7 min walk
- St Helen's Primary School 718m · 9 min walk
- Hillside Primary School 1256m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Northgate Street — Ipswich50
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- St Lawrence Street — Ipswich48
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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