Jacobs Close
Babergh, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (fair).
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.
Weak across environment (35), safety (60), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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
Good with limitations — safe, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £150,475, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Jacobs Close 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 233m away. The median property price is £150,475. Based on 34 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 profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
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 Jacobs Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre 1259m · 16 min walk
- Sudbury Snooker Club 1916m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Cornard 553m · 7 min walk
- Sudbury 1600m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Great Cornard Recreation Ground 181m · 2 min walk
- Great Cornard Country Park 1212m · 15 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1335m · 17 min walk
- Eden-Rose Coppice 1390m · 17 min walk
schools (3)
- Wells Hall Primary School 564m · 7 min walk
- Pot Kiln Primary School 574m · 7 min walk
- St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1845m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Turkentine Close — Babergh52
- Pretty Way — Babergh52
- Chaplin Walk — Babergh52
- Cornerth Crescent — Babergh54
- Ryder Walk — Babergh52
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.