Orchard Street
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £397,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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: 42% 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 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth.
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%
At £397,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Orchard Street is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime levels are below the local average (76 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 181m away. The median property price is £397,500, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 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 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Orchard Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 550m · 7 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1064m · 13 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1214m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 392m · 5 min walk
- Abbey View Clinic 743m · 9 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 898m · 11 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 1019m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 150m · 2 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1150m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Peace Garden 463m · 6 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 529m · 7 min walk
- Grove Park Community Gardens 792m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Square 891m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Square 899m · 11 min walk
schools (4)
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 696m · 9 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 738m · 9 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 790m · 10 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 1150m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
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- Cornhill Walk — West Suffolk61
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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