Area Guide – Ipswich (IP)

Living in Ipswich (IP)

Crime levels in Ipswich (IP) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Ipswich (IP)

Is Ipswich (IP) a good place to live?

Ipswich (IP) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Ipswich (IP)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 13 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Ipswich (IP)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (91 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 3 Outstanding, 13 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Matthew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich	Primary	Not rated	0.2 mi
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, Ipswich	Primary	Good	0.2 mi
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Handford Hall Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Ranelagh Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Suffolk New College	16 plus	Not rated	0.7 mi
Hillside Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	0.7 mi
Hillside Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
St Helen's Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Stoke High School - Ormiston Academy	Secondary	Good	0.9 mi
Stoke High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Springfield Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.0 mi
Halifax Primary School	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Springfield Infant School and Nursery	Primary	Good	1.0 mi
Chantry Academy	Secondary	Good	1.1 mi
Chantry High School	Secondary	Not rated	1.1 mi
Clifford Road Primary School & Nursery	Primary	Not rated	1.2 mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich	Primary	Outstanding	1.2 mi
The Oaks Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	1.3 mi
The Oaks Community Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Chantry Junior School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Chantry Infant School	Primary	Not rated	1.3 mi
Cliff Lane Primary School	Primary	Good	1.3 mi
The Willows Primary School	Primary	Requires Improvement	1.3 mi
Dale Hall Community Primary School	Primary	Good	1.4 mi
Highfield Nursery School	Nursery	Outstanding	1.5 mi
Sidegate Primary School	Primary	Good	1.5 mi
Rose Hill Primary School	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi
Rose Hill Primary	Primary	Not rated	1.5 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Ipswich Rail Station	0.5 mi
Derby Road (Ipswich) Rail Station	1.5 mi
Westerfield Rail Station	1.8 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.5 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 34 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
SUFFOLK RECOVERY SERVICE - IPSWICH	GP Surgery	0.1 mi
CRI IPSWICH RECOVERY SERVICES	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BURLINGTON ROAD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
BURLINGTON PRIMARY CARE	GP Surgery	0.2 mi
SCC HEALTH VISITING	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
SUFFOLK HEALTH VISITORS (WAVENEY)	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
BARRACK LANE MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
IVRY STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
IVRY STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
IVRY STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
DR SOLWAY AND DR ROY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
ESSEX UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP NHS TRUST	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
SAS - NORTH EAST ESSEX	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
NEWMEDICA SUFFOLK	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
NORWICH ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
SUFFOLK GP+	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
SUFFOLK GP FEDERATION OOH	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
SGPF ADHD PRESCRIBING	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CMS EAST SUFFOLK	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
EAST ALLIANCE NMPS (ALLINGTON CLINIC)	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
STOKE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HAWTHORN DRIVE SURGERY: CHANTRY CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
CHESTERFIELD DRIVE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
EAST ALLIANCE NMPS (SANDY HILL LANE)	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
FELIXSTOWE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
PINEWOOD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
PINEWOOD SURGERY, IPSWICH	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
LATTICE BARN SURGERY	GP Surgery	2.0 mi
IPSWICH HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	2.1 mi