Minden Drive
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £467,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 36% 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: 36% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 36% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£467,500) 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
Minden Drive is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 123 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 17m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £467,500, with strong growth of 36% over five years. Based on 8 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 may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% 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), 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: stable
Based on 8 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Minden Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Risbygate Sports Club 394m · 5 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 744m · 9 min walk
- The Gym Group 1254m · 16 min walk
- Bannatyne Health Club 1403m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Glastonbury Court 1027m · 13 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 1354m · 17 min walk
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 1657m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 806m · 10 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds 1446m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Gainsborough Recreation Ground 274m · 3 min walk
- Grove Park Community Gardens 822m · 10 min walk
- Peace Garden 1827m · 23 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 1937m · 24 min walk
schools (4)
- Sexton's Manor Primary School 696m · 9 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 1028m · 13 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 1073m · 13 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 1129m · 14 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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