Station Road West
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 134% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£108,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £108,750 with decent transport (90) and services (93). Good first step.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Station Road West is located in Mid Suffolk, near Stowmarket, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 360 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 177 violent offences were recorded (49% of total). Daily amenities are excellent, with 11 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (4), cafe (2), and bakery (1). The closest is Palmers Bakery (bakery, 10m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Station Road West) is 60m away. The median property price is £108,750, with exceptional growth of 134% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 62/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Station Road West, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 80m · 1 min walk
- Purely Pilates 108m · 1 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Walled Garden 311m · 4 min walk
- Bee Garden 525m · 7 min walk
- Stowmarket Recreation Ground 542m · 7 min walk
- Pikes Meadow 930m · 12 min walk
- Creeting Road Park 939m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary School 608m · 8 min walk
- Chilton Community Primary School 797m · 10 min walk
- Cedars Park Community Primary School 1162m · 14 min walk
- Wood Ley Community Primary School 1401m · 18 min walk
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 1589m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Butter Market — Mid Suffolk47
- Old Fox Yard — Mid Suffolk48
- Market Place — Mid Suffolk48
- Ipswich Street — Mid Suffolk54
- Station Yard — Mid Suffolk65
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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