Houghton Way
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £247,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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 90), 16% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 16% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), 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 £247,500 — 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
Houghton Way is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime rates are above average, with 238 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. 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 (King Edward VI School) is 239m away. The median property price is £247,500, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 135 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 382m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 6% 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
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 Houghton Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 778m · 10 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 782m · 10 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1050m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 792m · 10 min walk
- Abbey View Clinic 1162m · 14 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 1167m · 15 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 1432m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 406m · 5 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 831m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Grove Park Community Gardens 631m · 8 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 948m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- King Edward VI CEVC School 384m · 5 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 422m · 5 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds County High School 778m · 10 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic School 888m · 11 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 1009m · 13 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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