Cecil Road
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £191,997 with stable market liquidity. Strong 32% 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: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£191,997).
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%
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: 32% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£191,997).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £191,997, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Cecil Road is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 312 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 181 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). 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 131m away. The median property price is £191,997, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 355m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Cecil Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 739m · 9 min walk
- JD Gyms 864m · 11 min walk
- Ipswich Sports Club 1269m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 369m · 5 min walk
- Newmedica 1204m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Christchurch Park 544m · 7 min walk
- Alderman Recreation Ground 811m · 10 min walk
- Broomhill Park 822m · 10 min walk
- Sherrington Road Rec 1054m · 13 min walk
- The Dales Open Space 1257m · 16 min walk
schools (4)
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 355m · 4 min walk
- Handford Hall Primary School 768m · 10 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 799m · 10 min walk
- Dale Hall Community Primary School 1593m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Newson Street — Ipswich44
- Geneva Road — Ipswich44
- Copperfield Road — Ipswich44
- Upper High Street — Ipswich43
- St Georges Street — Ipswich43
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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