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What's it like to live in Ipswich?

An overview of Ipswich around IP1 1DHschools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from official UK data.

IpswichBuilt on official UK data

Overall area score

40/ 100

Moderate

A summary of the topics below. Always read the detail — one strong or weak section can move the overall figure.

How Ipswich scores

Each score summarises official data for that topic, out of 100. Sections we don't yet have data for are left out rather than shown as zero.

Safety

37/ 100

Moderate

Schools

74/ 100

Good

Environment

44/ 100

Moderate

Health

5/ 100

Lower

What's around Ipswich

Counts and nearest examples within the local area, from official UK datasets.

Schools

  • Schools nearby20
  • Rated Outstanding1
  • Rated Good10
  • Requires improvement1
  • Closest: St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich · Primary · Ofsted Good

Health & NHS

  • GP surgeries3nearest Barrack Lane Medical Centre
  • Dentists3nearest Toothclub
  • Pharmacies3nearest Boots
  • Hospitals3nearest St Clements Hospital

Getting around

  • Bus stops1nearest Belfry Road · 3.4 miles
  • Train stations2nearest Derby Road · 1.4 miles

Everyday amenities

  • Food shops4nearest Ipswich Film Theatre · 10 m
  • Restaurants & cafés4nearest Mizu Noodle Bar · 30 m
  • Pubs & bars4nearest Mannings · 40 m
  • Parks & green spaces2nearest Christchurch Park · 340 m
  • Banks & ATMs3nearest Lloyds Ipswich Cornhill · 60 m

Local context

Environmental and civic details recorded for Ipswich in public datasets.

Air quality
Good
Green space
Low
Ward
Alexandra
Council
Ipswich
MP
Jack Abbott
Conservation area
Central
Listed buildings within 500 m
237

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Figures are compiled from official public UK datasets and describe the area around IP1 1DH. They are for general information only and are not legal, financial, planning or surveying advice — always carry out your own due diligence.