Holywell Close
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 some dimensions may concern parents.
Workable for families, but some dimensions 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%
Moderate investment case — 1% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£323,750) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Holywell Close is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (73 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 106m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £323,750, with moderate growth of 1% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both families and property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Holywell Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym Group 874m · 11 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1304m · 16 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1519m · 19 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1735m · 22 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 487m · 6 min walk
- West Suffolk Hospital 590m · 7 min walk
- Wedgwood House 719m · 9 min walk
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 1004m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 1268m · 16 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1872m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Saxon Gate Nature Reserve 762m · 10 min walk
- Hardwick Heath 839m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Square 876m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Square 900m · 11 min walk
- Peace Garden 1076m · 13 min walk
schools (4)
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 586m · 7 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 627m · 8 min walk
- Hardwick Primary School 1111m · 14 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 1576m · 20 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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