Saturn Road
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £166,500 with hot market liquidity. Strong 29% 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), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,500).
Weak across environment (25), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 29% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£166,500).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (25), 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 £166,500, but environment (25) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 29% over 5 years, but environment scores only 25/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Saturn Road is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 95 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 68% 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 200m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £166,500, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 78 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | 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 Saturn Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- JD Gyms 1521m · 19 min walk
- FTC Gym 1636m · 20 min walk
- Ipswich and East Suffolk Cricket Club 1786m · 22 min walk
- HITZone 1860m · 23 min walk
- TruGym 1911m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bramford Lane Recration Ground 704m · 9 min walk
- Whitehouse Recreation Ground 1391m · 17 min walk
- Sherrington Road Rec 1506m · 19 min walk
- Chantry Park 1565m · 20 min walk
- Whitton Recreation Ground 1911m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Whitehouse Community Primary School 791m · 10 min walk
- Springfield Infant School and Nursery 826m · 10 min walk
- Highfield Nursery School 1374m · 17 min walk
- Ranelagh Primary School 1539m · 19 min walk
- The Beeches Community Primary School 1676m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Hyperion Court — Ipswich48
- Henniker Road — Ipswich49
- Coral Drive — Ipswich49
- Bramford Road — Ipswich48
- Dandalan Close — Ipswich47
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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