Athenaeum Lane
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 153% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 153% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 153% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £400,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Athenaeum Lane is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime is a significant concern, with 733 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 336 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Angel Hill Surgery (doctors, 31m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 77m away. The median property price is £400,000, with exceptional growth of 153% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 347m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Athenaeum Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 526m · 7 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1429m · 18 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1454m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 146m · 2 min walk
- Abbey View Clinic 321m · 4 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 506m · 6 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 645m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 536m · 7 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1541m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Abbey Gardens 189m · 2 min walk
- No Man's Meadows Local Nature Reserve 607m · 8 min walk
schools (4)
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- Priory School 941m · 12 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 1003m · 12 min walk
- Hardwick Primary School 1359m · 17 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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