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Dating in Ipswich

Members from Ipswich and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.

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Ipswich at a glance

  • With about 180,000 inhabitants, Ipswich is one of the 50 largest places in the United Kingdom.
  • It's part of England.
  • London, the largest city in the United Kingdom, is about 67 miles away.
  • Towns nearby: Colchester (16 miles), Braintree (29 miles) and Chelmsford (37 miles).

A first date in Ipswich

Choose somewhere central in Ipswich that you both know — a café, a bookshop with a coffee corner, a market. Daylight and people around make a first meeting easier for both of you.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Ipswich: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Ipswich?

More than 710,000 people live within 30 miles of Ipswich, in 26 towns and cities including Colchester, Braintree and Clacton-on-Sea. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 5 miles to 300 miles, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Ipswich?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ipswich or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Ipswich real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Ipswich?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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