Fountains Road
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and school access (50) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and school access (50) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £437,500, 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
Median price £437,500 based on only 7 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Fountains Road is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (28 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 217m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £437,500. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 2 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fountains Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Bannatyne Health Club 145m · 2 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1532m · 19 min walk
- The Gym Group 1602m · 20 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1913m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Glastonbury Court 405m · 5 min walk
- West Suffolk Hospital 1061m · 13 min walk
- Wedgwood House 1203m · 15 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 1330m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Gainsborough Recreation Ground 1322m · 16 min walk
- Hardwick Heath 1435m · 18 min walk
- Grove Park Community Gardens 1739m · 22 min walk
schools (4)
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 1003m · 12 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 1681m · 21 min walk
- Ickworth Park Primary School 1802m · 22 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 1987m · 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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