West Lane
East Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (33/100) 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%
Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.
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
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (33) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is primarily a commercial area. While services and access are good, the area lacks the character, safety or quiet that most residents seek.
How Life Works Here
West Lane is located in East Suffolk, near Aldeburgh, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (43 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (3), clothes (2), and cafe (1). The closest is The Golden Galleon (fast food, 23m). The nearest transport stop is 82m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 284m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. This is primarily a commercial area. Liveability scores 53/100. While services are accessible, the environment is not designed for residential comfort.
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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from West Lane, with detailed information for each.
parks & green spaces (1)
- Dial House Garden 327m · 4 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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