Hospital 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.
Weak across environment (23), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
Weak across environment (23), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, 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 70, market 55). and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (23), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £365,500, 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 £365,500 based on only 16 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
Environment score 23/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Hospital Road is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 147 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 50% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is a Playground at 136m. The nearest transport stop is 111m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £365,500, though prices have fallen 15% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 126m away. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability.
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: 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 Hospital Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym Group 477m · 6 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 935m · 12 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1156m · 14 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1258m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 272m · 3 min walk
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 823m · 10 min walk
- West Suffolk Hospital 1097m · 14 min walk
- Wedgwood House 1255m · 16 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 903m · 11 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1294m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grove Park Community Gardens 846m · 11 min walk
- Peace Garden 970m · 12 min walk
- St Mary's Square 1028m · 13 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 1071m · 13 min walk
- Hardwick Heath 1409m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 126m · 2 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 663m · 8 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 1042m · 13 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 1197m · 15 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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