Hardwick Lane
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £655,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 8% 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, 8% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 30 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 8% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£655,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hardwick Lane is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime rates are above average, with 203 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 75% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Courtyard Cafe (cafe, 189m). The nearest transport stop is 116m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £655,000, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 28 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | 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 Hardwick Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 1246m · 16 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1427m · 18 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1906m · 24 min walk
hospitals (4)
- West Suffolk Hospital 349m · 4 min walk
- Wedgwood House 397m · 5 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 867m · 11 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 929m · 12 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hardwick Heath 456m · 6 min walk
- Saxon Gate Nature Reserve 709m · 9 min walk
- St Mary's Square 1024m · 13 min walk
- St Mary's Square 1048m · 13 min walk
- Peace Garden 1335m · 17 min walk
schools (4)
- Hardwick Primary School 866m · 11 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 897m · 11 min walk
- Riverwalk School 942m · 12 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 965m · 12 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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