Is IP1 2GL a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-08)

455 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of IP1 2GL. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
171
Shoplifting
77
Criminal damage & arson
45
Other theft
31
Public order
29
Anti-social behaviour
25
Drugs
19
Vehicle crime
13

House prices

£226,175

Average price in Ipswich (2026-08, UK House Price Index). Up 2.4% year on year.

Terraced
£210,391
Semi-detached
£266,250
Detached
£402,030
Flat / maisonette
£131,096

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for IP1 2GL specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near IP1 2GL on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near IP1 2GL on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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