Is IP1 5BD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

210 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of IP1 5BD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
78
Shoplifting
48
Anti-social behaviour
16
Other theft
16
Public order
13
Criminal damage & arson
11
Bicycle theft
7
Drugs
6

House prices

£219,070

Average price in Ipswich (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Down 1.1% year on year.

Terraced
£203,484
Semi-detached
£257,887
Detached
£389,553
Flat / maisonette
£127,415

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for IP1 5BD 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 5BD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near IP1 5BD on Check Food Hygiene

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