Pretty seaside is one of my favourite places but it's shadowed by a UK town in decay Felixstowe is a charming seaside town in Suffolk, and somewhere I often like to escape to for a beach front walk.
Areas like Grange Farm and the Docks are the most deprived, while Old Felixstowe and nearby villages face fewer challenges, according to the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD), which evaluates factors such as income, employment, health and education.
A 2022 Public Health Report also identified Felixstowe as one of the most deprived areas in Suffolk, alongside towns like Ipswich and Lowestoft.
According to the "Hidden Needs" report from the University of Suffolk, some parts of Felixstowe are among the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
With its long stretches of sand and colourful beach huts that line the promenade, its one of my favourite places to visit in the summer.
