Upper Orwell Street
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with warm market liquidity. Modest 7% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 7% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,000, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
How Life Works Here
Upper Orwell Street is located in Ipswich, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 638 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 296 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 New Oaks Fitness Ltd (fitness centre, 9m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 80m away. The median property price is £150,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 393m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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: warm
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 Upper Orwell Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Fore Street Pools 284m · 4 min walk
- Goals 284m · 4 min walk
- PureGym 357m · 4 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Ipswich Foot Clinic 726m · 9 min walk
- Riverside Clinic 1343m · 17 min walk
- Newmedica 1886m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Alexandra Park 569m · 7 min walk
- Christchurch Park 841m · 10 min walk
- Holywells Park 1261m · 16 min walk
- Alderman Recreation Ground 1307m · 16 min walk
- Maidenhall Green 1870m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Helen's Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich 452m · 6 min walk
- St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich 948m · 12 min walk
- Hillside Primary School 1297m · 16 min walk
- Cliff Lane Primary School 1445m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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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