Ravenswood, Ipswich

Space for cars is limited, with traffic calming measures and frequent bus service links to the town centre.

A number of pieces of public art have been installed: "Formation" by Rick Kirby at the entrance, designed to commemorate the areas links with aviation; "Handstanding" by Martin Heron near the school; "Green Wind 2" by Diane Maclean as a focal point beyond the end of Downham Boulevard on the Tump; and "Propeller" by Harry Gray has been placed adjacent to the green.

In Autumn 2019, a resident discovered an untapped fund for community projects from Bellway, who built much of the housing on the estate, which totalled about £60000.

[2] Soon after Some of the fund was used to pave a dirt track from the edge of the estate to the country park near The Tump on the nearby Brazier’s Wood .

More recently, a new fencing project by Ipswich Borough Council has closed off some of the nearby meadows to help safeguard Rare Skylarks from human activity and disturbance.

Part of Bonny Crescent, overlooking the Cricket pitch in Ravenswood.
Formation sculpture by Rick Kirby at entrance to Ravenswood.
Handstanding sculpture by Martin Heron near Ravenswood Primary School
Ravenswood Community Primary School.