Kiln Drive
Babergh, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £215,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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: 19% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 19% 5-year growth.
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%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kiln Drive is located in Babergh, near Sudbury, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (62 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Highbury Way) is 151m away. The median property price is £215,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 129m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Kiln Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre 1028m · 13 min walk
- Sudbury Snooker Club 1608m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Cornard 961m · 12 min walk
- Sudbury 1347m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Great Cornard Recreation Ground 292m · 4 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1033m · 13 min walk
- Eden-Rose Coppice 1244m · 16 min walk
- Great Cornard Country Park 1598m · 20 min walk
schools (4)
- Pot Kiln Primary School 129m · 2 min walk
- Wells Hall Primary School 893m · 11 min walk
- Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury 1775m · 22 min walk
- Ormiston Sudbury Academy 1906m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Oriel Close — Babergh60
- Straw Lane — Babergh60
- Mill Hill — Babergh60
- Rye Hill — Babergh60
- Church Square — Babergh58
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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