Ipswich Street
Mid Suffolk, 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.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £225,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (66) may be a compromise.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Ipswich Street is located in Mid Suffolk, near Stowmarket, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 360 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 177 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is The Royal Oak (pub, 16m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Dukes Head) is 84m away. The median property price is £225,000, though prices have fallen 46% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 9% within its district. 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 Ipswich Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 311m · 4 min walk
- Purely Pilates 347m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Walled Garden 243m · 3 min walk
- Bee Garden 508m · 6 min walk
- Pikes Meadow 691m · 9 min walk
- Stowmarket Recreation Ground 698m · 9 min walk
- Creeting Road Park 848m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary School 599m · 8 min walk
- Chilton Community Primary School 1028m · 13 min walk
- Cedars Park Community Primary School 1112m · 14 min walk
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1347m · 17 min walk
- Wood Ley Community Primary School 1601m · 20 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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