Station Yard

Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England

Local high street Urban, active Transport-oriented Risk: Low Starter home Low confidence

Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: Young ProfessionalsExcellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

Families
Fair

Workable for families, but safety (45) and school access (50) may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

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

Retirees
Fair

Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Good

Accessible entry point with solid connectivity. A practical first purchase.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

65
Liveability Score
Top 1% in Mid SuffolkTop 3% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 6 transactions — median not shown, 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Station Yard is located in Mid Suffolk, near Needham Market, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 92 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (2), restaurant (2), and clothes (1). The closest is The Curry Inn (restaurant, 11m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Needham Market Rail Station) is 53m away. The median property price is £150,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Fair (45)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (46)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (50)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

Median not shown (6 sales)
6
Transactions (2015–2022)

Other | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 6 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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Nearby Amenities

The Curry Inn11m (0.1 min walk)
Station Yard Dental Practice15m (0.2 min walk)
Simply Splendid19m (0.2 min walk)
The Barber Stop25m (0.3 min walk)
Olive Tree28m (0.3 min walk)
China Chef37m (0.5 min walk)
Needham Market Wongs39m (0.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Station Yard, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (1)

schools (1)

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Transport Links

Needham Market Rail Station rail_station53m
The Swan bus_stop85m
Hargrave Avenue bus_stop271m
Jackson Way bus_stop419m
Church bus_stop444m
Lion bus_stop495m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
75% data uniqueness
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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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