Heather Avenue
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for young professionals (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 39% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — 39% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £173,500.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Heather Avenue is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 132 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 63% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 150m away (rail and bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £173,500, with strong growth of 39% over five years. Based on 4 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 profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Heather Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 1416m · 18 min walk
- Xtreme Muscle Gym 1771m · 22 min walk
- Avid Climbing 1855m · 23 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Foxhall House 933m · 12 min walk
- Cedar House 986m · 12 min walk
- Suffolk Rehabilition and Recovery Service 1002m · 12 min walk
- Ipswich Hospital 1799m · 22 min walk
- Bluebird Lodge 1855m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gainsborough 1172m · 15 min walk
- Rosehill 1256m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Cobham Road Recreation Ground 129m · 2 min walk
- Murray Recreation Ground 673m · 8 min walk
- Ravenswood Green 1334m · 17 min walk
- Newbury Road Recreation Ground 1560m · 20 min walk
- Newbury Road Dog Park 1567m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Sir Bobby Robson School 621m · 8 min walk
- Ipswich Academy 1287m · 16 min walk
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 1368m · 17 min walk
- Copleston High School 1386m · 17 min walk
- Ravenswood Community Primary School 1397m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Fen Bight Walk — Ipswich50
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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