Princethorpe Road
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £322,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (29/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (29/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£322,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 16% over 5 years, but environment scores only 29/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Princethorpe Road is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (47 incidents in 12 months). 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 183m away. The median property price is £322,500, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Princethorpe Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- Foxhall House 301m · 4 min walk
- Suffolk Rehabilition and Recovery Service 364m · 5 min walk
- Cedar House 377m · 5 min walk
- Ipswich Hospital 1006m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Newbury Road Recreation Ground 892m · 11 min walk
- Cobham Road Recreation Ground 898m · 11 min walk
- Newbury Road Dog Park 948m · 12 min walk
- Murray Recreation Ground 1139m · 14 min walk
- Landseer Park 1970m · 25 min walk
schools (4)
- Copleston High School 711m · 9 min walk
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 838m · 10 min walk
- Sir Bobby Robson School 1435m · 18 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic High School 1547m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bixley Road — Ipswich53
- Wherstead Road — Ipswich53
- Foxhall Road — Ipswich53
- Parade Road — Ipswich54
- Brettenham Crescent — Ipswich55
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.
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