Carr Street
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (50) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £120,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Carr Street 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 dominates reports. 296 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), fast_food (2), and atm (1). The closest is City Art Turkish Barbers (hairdresser, 9m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 107m away. The median property price is £120,000, with a slight decline of 7% over five years. Based on 49 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 337m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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)
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Carr Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 253m · 3 min walk
- Fore Street Pools 454m · 6 min walk
- Goals 463m · 6 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 544m · 7 min walk
- Riverside Clinic 1510m · 19 min walk
- Newmedica 1756m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Christchurch Park 677m · 8 min walk
- Alexandra Park 737m · 9 min walk
- Alderman Recreation Ground 1188m · 15 min walk
- Holywells Park 1444m · 18 min walk
- Broomhill Park 1595m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 338m · 4 min walk
- St Helen's Primary School 494m · 6 min walk
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 792m · 10 min walk
- Hillside Primary School 1360m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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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.