Churchgate Street
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 3% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — 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%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Churchgate Street 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. Daily amenities are excellent, with 6 facilities within walking distance, including hairdresser (3), clothes (1), and place_of_worship (1). The closest is Wayne Hurr Hair (hairdresser, 21m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 170m away. The median property price is £275,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 254m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Churchgate Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 416m · 5 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1357m · 17 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1362m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 152m · 2 min walk
- Abbey View Clinic 434m · 5 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 511m · 6 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 525m · 7 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 526m · 7 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1480m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Abbey Gardens 324m · 4 min walk
schools (4)
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 255m · 3 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 869m · 11 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 1054m · 13 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 1155m · 14 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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