Short Brackland
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£243,250) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step at £243,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (70) or environment (56) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £243,250 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Short Brackland 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 182m away. The median property price is £243,250. Based on 2 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. The profile suggests appeal to both families and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 2% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Short Brackland, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym Group 519m · 6 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 1079m · 14 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 1215m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 350m · 4 min walk
- Abbey View Clinic 710m · 9 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 860m · 11 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 979m · 12 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 143m · 2 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 1169m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Peace Garden 425m · 5 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 496m · 6 min walk
- Grove Park Community Gardens 798m · 10 min walk
- St Mary's Square 853m · 11 min walk
- St Mary's Square 860m · 11 min walk
schools (4)
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 714m · 9 min walk
- St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 747m · 9 min walk
- King Edward VI CEVC School 764m · 10 min walk
- Westgate Community Primary School and Nursery 1119m · 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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