Sparrow Road
Babergh, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £254,000, 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.
Moderate investment case — 19% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
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 — 19% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £254,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Sparrow Road 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 99m away. The median property price is £254,000, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 3 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 348m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Sparrow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Kingfisher Leisure Centre 1328m · 17 min walk
- Sudbury Snooker Club 1895m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Great Cornard 816m · 10 min walk
- Sudbury 1645m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Great Cornard Recreation Ground 276m · 3 min walk
- Belle Vue Park 1327m · 17 min walk
- Great Cornard Country Park 1402m · 18 min walk
- Eden-Rose Coppice 1542m · 19 min walk
schools (3)
- Pot Kiln Primary School 349m · 4 min walk
- Wells Hall Primary School 686m · 9 min walk
- St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1992m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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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.