Eastern Way
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £205,700, this is a premium entry point. Strong 202% 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: liquid market (score 70), 202% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 202% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £205,700 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Eastern Way is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 146 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 51% of reported crimes. 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 (St Nicholas Close) is 165m away. The median property price is £205,700, with exceptional growth of 202% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 261m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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)
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
Other | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Eastern Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 1442m · 18 min walk
- Revolution Fitness 1973m · 25 min walk
- Bluewave Martial Arts 1977m · 25 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Abbey View Clinic 895m · 11 min walk
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 1063m · 13 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 1273m · 16 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 1672m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Natterer's Wood 453m · 6 min walk
- Ten Acre Field 785m · 10 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 853m · 11 min walk
- No Man's Meadows Local Nature Reserve 1025m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Priory School 262m · 3 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 1364m · 17 min walk
- Sebert Wood Community Primary School 1389m · 17 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 1771m · 22 min walk
- Hardwick Primary School 1973m · 25 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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