Eagle Way

East Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Medium Urban convenience High confidence

Reality check: At £282,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 8% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £282,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

50
Liveability Score
Top 43% in East SuffolkTop 39% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 42 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 25 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

Eagle Way is located in East Suffolk, near Martlesham Heath, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 464 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 186 violent offences were recorded (40% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 5 facilities within walking distance, including childcare (1), doctors (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Martlesham Pharmacy (pharmacy, 46m). The nearest transport stop is 236m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £282,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 42 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 245m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Poor (25)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£282,500
Median Price
42
Transactions (2019–2025)
+8.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Martlesham Pharmacy46m (0.6 min walk)
Admirals Fish and Chips47m (0.6 min walk)
Martlesham Heath Surgery52m (0.7 min walk)
Martlesham Heath Post Office87m (1.1 min walk)
The Saplings98m (1.2 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Eagle Way, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (4)

parks & green spaces (1)

schools (3)

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Transport Links

Eagle Way bus_stop236m
Valiant Road bus_stop317m
Manor Road bus_stop358m
Parkers Place bus_stop361m
Bowling Centre bus_stop386m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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.

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