Kesgrave Drive
East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £173,000 with stable market liquidity. Strong 45% 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: 45% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£173,000).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 45% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£173,000).
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%
Good entry point at £173,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kesgrave Drive is located in East Suffolk, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (42 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 (Higher Drive) is 142m away. The median property price is £173,000, with strong growth of 45% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 387m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 5% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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 Kesgrave Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bannatyne Health Club 959m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Normanston Park 556m · 7 min walk
- Oulton Community Centre Park 933m · 12 min walk
- Nicholas Everitt Park 1681m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Woods Loke Primary School 387m · 5 min walk
- The Limes Primary Academy 999m · 12 min walk
- The Ashley School 1406m · 18 min walk
- Dell Primary School 1936m · 24 min walk
- East Point Academy 1994m · 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.
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