Canhams Road
Babergh, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £330,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 49% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (31/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 49% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (31/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£330,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 49% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Canhams Road is located in Babergh, near Sudbury, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Co-op Food (supermarket, 28m). The nearest transport stop is 33m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £330,000, with strong growth of 49% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 375m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Canhams Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre 1649m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Cornard 571m · 7 min walk
- Sudbury 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Great Cornard Recreation Ground 442m · 6 min walk
- Great Cornard Country Park 1069m · 13 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1670m · 21 min walk
- Eden-Rose Coppice 1832m · 23 min walk
schools (2)
- Wells Hall Primary School 375m · 5 min walk
- Pot Kiln Primary School 709m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Parmenter Drive — Babergh51
- Chaplin Walk — Babergh50
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- Guy Cook Close — Babergh52
- Carsons Drive — Babergh52
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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