Orwell Road
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for first-time buyers (fair), least for investors (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Possible first step at £202,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
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%
Possible first step at £202,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Orwell Road is located in Mid Suffolk, near Stowmarket, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 95 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% 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 122m away. The median property price is £202,000. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 48 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)
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 7 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 Orwell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Purely Pilates 1117m · 14 min walk
- PureGym 1141m · 14 min walk
- Gymophobics 1145m · 14 min walk
- Bodywize 1227m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Pikes Meadow 620m · 8 min walk
- Stowmarket Recreation Ground 1071m · 13 min walk
- Combs Wood 1185m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary School 634m · 8 min walk
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1007m · 13 min walk
- Chilton Community Primary School 1568m · 20 min walk
- Wood Ley Community Primary School 1879m · 24 min walk
- Cedars Park Community Primary School 1893m · 24 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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