Thornham Close
East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 42% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 42% 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 safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£337,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Thornham Close is located in East Suffolk, near Lowestoft, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 111 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 55% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 290m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £337,500, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river and sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 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 Thornham Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1130m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Pakefield Park 269m · 3 min walk
- Rosedale Park 558m · 7 min walk
- Kensington Gardens 1432m · 18 min walk
- Kirkley Fen Park 1593m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Westwood Primary School 571m · 7 min walk
- Pakefield Primary School 713m · 9 min walk
- Pakefield High School 713m · 9 min walk
- Elm Tree Primary School 1060m · 13 min walk
- East Point Academy 1446m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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- Silverwood Close — East Suffolk48
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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