Gainsborough Street
Babergh, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £255,900, this is a premium entry point. Strong 58% 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), 58% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 58% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £255,900 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (80) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Gainsborough Street is located in Babergh, near Sudbury, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 486 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 237 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Eden's Youth Centre (community centre, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Gregory Mills) is 123m away. The median property price is £255,900, with exceptional growth of 58% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 377m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Other | 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 Gainsborough Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Sudbury Snooker Club 395m · 5 min walk
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre 460m · 6 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Siam Gardens 207m · 3 min walk
- Eden-Rose Coppice 421m · 5 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 495m · 6 min walk
- Kone Vale 780m · 10 min walk
- North Meadow Common 972m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 377m · 5 min walk
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School 427m · 5 min walk
- Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury 897m · 11 min walk
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy 1092m · 14 min walk
- Woodhall Primary School 1422m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- North Street — Babergh50
- Gaol Lane — Babergh60
- A131 — Babergh50
- Nort Street Parade — Babergh50
- Redhouse Lane — Babergh47
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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