Prince of Wales Close
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (70). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £142,000, but environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Prince of Wales Close is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 126 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 63% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Carters (hairdresser, 52m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 73m away. The median property price is £142,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 472m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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: stable
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 Prince of Wales Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Risbygate Sports Club 178m · 2 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 328m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Group 794m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 1025m · 13 min walk
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 1158m · 14 min walk
- Glastonbury Court 1354m · 17 min walk
- West Suffolk Hospital 1934m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 459m · 6 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds 895m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Grove Park Community Gardens 254m · 3 min walk
- Gainsborough Recreation Ground 842m · 10 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 1431m · 18 min walk
schools (4)
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 473m · 6 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 598m · 8 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 890m · 11 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds County High School 1072m · 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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