Somerton Avenue
East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £150,000 with hot market liquidity. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£150,000).
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (39) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), affordable entry (£150,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (39), 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 £150,000, but environment (39) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Somerton Avenue is located in East Suffolk, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 141 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. 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 79m away. The median property price is £150,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 145m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Somerton Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bannatyne Health Club 1547m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lowestoft 1235m · 15 min walk
- Get Free Books 1408m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Belle Vue Park 693m · 9 min walk
- Sparrow's Nest Park 809m · 10 min walk
- Ness Park 1000m · 12 min walk
- Gunton Warren 1465m · 18 min walk
- Gunton Meadow 1740m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy 145m · 2 min walk
- Poplars Community Primary School 145m · 2 min walk
- The Ashley School 219m · 3 min walk
- St Margaret's Primary Academy 333m · 4 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bredfield Close — East Suffolk55
- Codlins Lane — East Suffolk55
- Waveney Drive — East Suffolk52
- South Road — East Suffolk52
- Cranesbill Road — East Suffolk54
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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