What's it like to live in Ipswich?
An overview of Ipswich around IP1 1DH — schools, safety, transport, health services and what's within walking distance, drawn from 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.