Woodlark Drive
Mid Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (20/100) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (20/100) — 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%
Possible first step at £211,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (20) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 7% over 5 years, but environment scores only 20/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Woodlark Drive is located in Mid Suffolk, near Stowmarket, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (58 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Sandpiper Road) is 107m away. The median property price is £211,500, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. 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 property investors. Overall, this street scores 58 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Woodlark Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- PureGym 1120m · 14 min walk
- Purely Pilates 1194m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Creeting Road Park 754m · 9 min walk
- The Walled Garden 1457m · 18 min walk
- Stowmarket Recreation Ground 1624m · 20 min walk
- Bee Garden 1699m · 21 min walk
- Pikes Meadow 1727m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Cedars Park Community Primary School 574m · 7 min walk
- Stowupland High School 1331m · 17 min walk
- Chilton Community Primary School 1539m · 19 min walk
- Abbot's Hall Community Primary School 1784m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Starling Way — Mid Suffolk58
- Greenfinch Close — Mid Suffolk58
- Stowupland Road — Mid Suffolk58
- House Martin Way — Mid Suffolk58
- Gipping Place — Mid Suffolk59
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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