Is IP1 3BF a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

594 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of IP1 3BF. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
243
Shoplifting
81
Public order
55
Anti-social behaviour
49
Other theft
47
Criminal damage & arson
38
Drugs
16
Vehicle crime
16

House prices

£221,445

Average price in Ipswich (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.3% year on year.

Terraced
£205,875
Semi-detached
£260,704
Detached
£394,181
Flat / maisonette
£128,335

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for IP1 3BF 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 3BF on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near IP1 3BF on Check Food Hygiene

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