A guide to living in Suffolk

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56.1%

Very Good

29.3%

Average

12.2%

Disappointing

0.0%

Very poor

2.4%

Best places to live in Suffolk

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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Merchant's Yard, IP1

By Allsop Single Family Housing

4.42

4.42

(10 reviews)

Merchant's Yard is a modern collection of exceptional 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes offering idyllic views of the Orwell river in Ipswich. Perfectly located a short walk from the historic town centre and train station offering easy and quick commutes to London. With a host of benefits from energy efficient homes to exceptional resident-focused management, with smart tech, EV charging and more in between. Life at Merchant's Yard has something for everyone and always ensures comfortable and stress-free living.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 5 in Suffolk

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Simple Life at Fornham Place, IP32

By Simple Life Homes

4.21

4.21

(8 reviews)

Fornham Place offers a variety of 2 and 3 bedroom homes for rent in Suffolk. As well as being a short distance away from several local shops and cafes, it also boats walking routes including a 35 acre country park.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 5 in Suffolk

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Hunter's Chase, IP28

By Barratt Homes

4.04

4.04

(22 reviews)

Hunter's Chase is a development situated in a Suffolk village which benefits from excellent transport links and lots of open spaces. Hunter's Chase is within walking distance to local amenities and there are excellent travel connections and railway stations nearby.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 5 in Suffolk

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Potters Warren, IP30

By Latimer

3.88

3.88

(12 reviews)

Potters Warren is a development of homes by Latimer located in Elmswell with semi-rural and spacious surroundings, 15 minutes away from the medieval town of Bury St Edmunds.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 5 in Suffolk

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Woods Meadow, NR32

By Persimmon Homes

3.16

3.16

(14 reviews)

Woods Meadow, by Persimmon Homes, is located in Lowestoft, Suffolk. Residents benefit from country living with the convenience of being close to the heart of this traditional seaside town.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 5 in Suffolk

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Latest Reviews in Suffolk

82 total reviews

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Laura W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Good and Bad views

Laura W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Local facilities in the village and that are nearby are excellent for a village Excellent transportation links to A14 and via the train line. Parking is ok for now but access can be tough with the primary school close by. Bin collections are good but due to change with the new bins in June. Not much traffic noise as such but the development is not finished as of yet so is not fully occupied so only noise mostly is from the builders. No anti social behaviour yet but the development is not fully occupied.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Lack or poor response in answers or time of request. Some issues have been resolved quickly whilst others have been very slow.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Had to purchase bins for the property from the council. Would be good if they were already at the property.


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Andrew W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Mar 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A House that finally feels like Home!

Andrew W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Leaf Living at Cavendish View, IP31

Mar 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Lovely and quiet place to live. Local pub just up the road and no major traffic/works noise! So quiet at night you feel like you should whisper!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Very speedily. Minor issues reported but solved within days!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Clarity on if solar is/will be installed. It shows on our distribution board but no panels appear to be installed.


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Chinwe (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Merchant's Yard, IP1

Feb 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Perfect home for a small family

Chinwe (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Merchant's Yard, IP1

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Exceptional area to live as everything you need is within reach. The only challenge is the car noise we hear in the bedroom because of the location of our house

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Wifi wasn't working but fixed within days. Toilet doesn't flush and still waiting for someone to fix- disappointing!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Test the toilets ro ensure it flushes. I wish I knew the number of lovely restaurants and places to go around here. Cineworld, Nandos, The Gym to name a few. Absolutely brilliant!

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and welcome to the community; we’re delighted to hear that you’re enjoying your new home so far. We’re pleased to hear that your WiFi issue was resolved quickly, although we’re sorry to learn that the toilet issue is still outstanding. If this hasn’t yet been resolved, please do contact the management team directly so we can ensure this is followed up and addressed as soon as possible. It’s also wonderful to hear that you’re enjoying the local area and discovering the nearby restaurants, leisure facilities and amenities. Finally, thank you for your kind words about Megan - we will be sure to pass your feedback on to her. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope you continue to enjoy living here.

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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations

Mar 2026


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Kazim (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Merchant's Yard, IP1

Feb 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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Lovely buildingt siy

Kazim (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Merchant's Yard, IP1

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Really decent restaurants opposite the property, the train station is literally behind the building site.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Excellent. A special shout out to Ben and Megan for their support

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

There were so many restrictions on the terrace and inside of the house

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the building, its facilities and the convenience of the location, particularly with the restaurants nearby and the train station just behind the development. It’s also great to hear your positive feedback about the team. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Ben and Megan - they will be delighted to know their support and responsiveness made a difference to your experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the terrace and in-home restrictions. These are typically in place to ensure the safety, upkeep and enjoyment of the building for all residents, but we understand it can take some getting used to and we value the insight. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being part of the community.

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Maryam Bham, Senior Operations

Mar 2026


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King I (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Merchant's Yard, IP1

Feb 2026

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

GOOD

King I (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Merchant's Yard, IP1

Feb 2026

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The process was seamless and property looks good. Appliances installed in the facility with a good wifi network.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Yes they have swiftly. They have also attended to issues professionally and prompt.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Would have love a bigger kitchen space alongside the lounge area.

Manager response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you’re enjoying the location, the shared outdoor spaces and the overall environment of the community. It’s also great to know that your move-in process was smooth and that the team has been responsive and professional when addressing any issues. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being part of the community.

Posted by

Maryam Bham, Senior Operations

Mar 2026


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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