Wensum Gardens
East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (29/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (29/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (29/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) 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
Wensum Gardens 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. The nearest transport stop is 63m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 156m away. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Wensum Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Bannatyne Health Club 1551m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Lowestoft 1293m · 16 min walk
- Get Free Books 1468m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Belle Vue Park 731m · 9 min walk
- Sparrow's Nest Park 851m · 11 min walk
- Ness Park 1050m · 13 min walk
- Gunton Warren 1443m · 18 min walk
- Gunton Meadow 1683m · 21 min walk
schools (4)
- The Ashley School 156m · 2 min walk
- Northfield St Nicholas Primary Academy 208m · 3 min walk
- Poplars Community Primary School 208m · 3 min walk
- St Margaret's Primary Academy 398m · 5 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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