The Drift
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (23), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (23), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£262,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Drift is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. 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 83m away. The median property price is £262,500, with a slight decline of 6% over five years. Based on 31 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 384m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Other | 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 The Drift, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Goals 1359m · 17 min walk
- Fore Street Pools 1575m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Ipswich Hospital 1234m · 15 min walk
- Cedar House 1340m · 17 min walk
- Suffolk Rehabilition and Recovery Service 1349m · 17 min walk
- Foxhall House 1418m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Newbury Road Dog Park 823m · 10 min walk
- Newbury Road Recreation Ground 924m · 12 min walk
- Alexandra Park 1127m · 14 min walk
- Dumbarton Road Recreation Ground 1267m · 16 min walk
- Murray Recreation Ground 1758m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich 386m · 5 min walk
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 412m · 5 min walk
- Sidegate Primary School 672m · 8 min walk
- Britannia Primary School and Nursery 875m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Kennedy Close — Ipswich50
- St Marys Road — Ipswich49
- Kirby Street — Ipswich50
- Burnham Close — Ipswich49
- Millfield Gardens — Ipswich49
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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