Dove House Meadow
Babergh, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (28/100) 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 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (28/100) — 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%
Possible first step at £217,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (28) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Dove House Meadow is located in Babergh, near Sudbury, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 138m away. The median property price is £217,500, though prices have fallen 32% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Dove House Meadow, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre 1120m · 14 min walk
- Sudbury Snooker Club 1813m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Cornard 735m · 9 min walk
- Sudbury 1457m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Great Cornard Recreation Ground 528m · 7 min walk
- Eden-Rose Coppice 1169m · 15 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1256m · 16 min walk
- Great Cornard Country Park 1363m · 17 min walk
- Siam Gardens 1643m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Pot Kiln Primary School 801m · 10 min walk
- Wells Hall Primary School 848m · 11 min walk
- St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1605m · 20 min walk
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School 1939m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Shawlands Avenue — Babergh49
- Phillips Field Road — Babergh50
- Cattawade Street — Babergh50
- Browning Road — Babergh48
- Lindsey Avenue — Babergh51
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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