Lake Avenue
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £225,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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: 21% 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: 21% 5-year growth.
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Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
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Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £225,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Lake Avenue is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime rates are above average, with 161 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 55% of reports. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), clothes (1), and convenience (1). The closest is Bella (fast food, 19m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 168m away. The median property price is £225,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 439m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lake Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- CurveMotion 564m · 7 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1519m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1411m · 18 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds 1848m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Grove Park Community Gardens 1725m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Tollgate Primary School 439m · 6 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic School 635m · 8 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds County High School 773m · 10 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 1349m · 17 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 1504m · 19 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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