Moving to Suffolk: Why Choose Martlesham?
As London continues to grow, the appeal of moving outside of the UK’s capital city is becoming more and more evident. There are plenty of smaller cities and towns across the UK worth considering moving to – we believe moving to Ipswich could be the perfect choice for you!
Great local transport
Although Ipswich doesn’t have the Tube, DLR or TfL Busses, it has its own selection of bus and coach services, allowing quick and easy access to anywhere in the UK.
Ipswich station runs a variety of services, allowing you to get to;
- London Liverpool Street in just over an hour
- Norwich in under 40 minutes
- Colchester in under 20 minutes
- And many more
Perfect for those looking to commute into local cities for work, Ipswich is a great place to settle down with your family.
Lower property prices
If you’re moving to Ipswich from the Greater London area, the first thing you’ll notice is the significantly lower property price. What you’d spend on a small apartment in London could quite often get you a large family home in Suffolk. With a large selection of property types, including small 2 bedroom properties, bungalows or larger 4 bedroom homes – you’ll have more to choose from in your price range in Ipswich than you would in London or even other cities.
Fun local activities
There are plenty of activities to sink your time into if moving to Ipswich, apart from its local walks and picturesque waterfront which locals cherish, below are some of the best that Ipswich has to offer.
Eating Out
There are a variety of great restaurants and shops in the town centre. With a selection of top-quality Bars, Grills, Seafood and Indian restaurants – there’s never a lack of choice for what to eat.
Spend The Day Shopping
Both the Buttermarket Centre and the Sailmakers Shopping Centre are loaded with a variety of shops such as Women’s clothes shops, Bubble Tea, and even an Arcade! Further down the road, there’s a Primark, iStore and more, as well as a variety of smaller family-owned shops to spend your time (and money!) in.
Local Football
Maybe Ipswich doesn’t have the variety of teams you’d find in London, but Ipswich is home to Ipswich Town FC, who have a rich history of top-flight and European football.
With passionate fans, the games are energetic and a great day out for the whole family. Ipswich Town Football Club always has plenty for your family to take part in on match day, read more here.
Even more outside of Ipswich
If nothing in Ipswich catches your eye, there are plenty of other amazing locations in the Suffolk area to settle down with your family. From the charming town of Stowmarket to the seaside town of Felixstowe, there’s no shortage of properties available.
If you’re set on moving to Ipswich, its surrounding towns are easy to get to via public transport or a short drive – there’s so much to see and do all year round in Suffolk!
To browse the best Ipswich properties we have for sale at Marks & Mann, click here. If you have any questions about any of our listed properties, get in touch with us today! Our Suffolk property experts are always keen to help whenever possible!
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