King Street
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%
Market score 45, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (44). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £417,529, 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 £417,529 based on only 3 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
King Street is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 1611 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 747 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is No1 Bar Bistro (restaurant, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Museum Street) is 178m away. The median property price is £417,529, though prices have fallen 38% over five years. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 394m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from King Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 211m · 3 min walk
- Fore Street Pools 733m · 9 min walk
- Goals 834m · 10 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 482m · 6 min walk
- Newmedica 1338m · 17 min walk
- Riverside Clinic 1689m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Christchurch Park 724m · 9 min walk
- Alderman Recreation Ground 773m · 10 min walk
- Alexandra Park 1125m · 14 min walk
- Broomhill Park 1382m · 17 min walk
- Maidenhall Green 1797m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 395m · 5 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 626m · 8 min walk
- St Helen's Primary School 912m · 11 min walk
- Hillside Primary School 1247m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
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- Falcon Street — Ipswich44
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- St Stephen's Lane — Ipswich44
- Thoroughfare — Ipswich43
- Black Horse Walk — Ipswich44
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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