Willow Way
West Suffolk, Suffolk, England
Reality check: At £250,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 28% 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: 28% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (31), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (31), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £250,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (80) or environment (31) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 28% over 5 years, but environment scores only 31/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Willow Way is located in West Suffolk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 55% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (King Edward VI School) is 143m away. The median property price is £250,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 277m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% 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 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Willow Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 673m · 8 min walk
- The Gym Group 763m · 10 min walk
- Risbygate Sports Club 947m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Hestia Medical Cosmetics 834m · 10 min walk
- Suffolk Wellbeing Center 1152m · 14 min walk
- Abbey View Clinic 1228m · 15 min walk
- St Edmunds Hospital 1477m · 18 min walk
libraries (2)
- Bury St Edmunds 439m · 6 min walk
- West Suffolk House (Library Point) 724m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Grove Park Community Gardens 534m · 7 min walk
- Peace Garden 940m · 12 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 1014m · 13 min walk
- St Mary's Square 1359m · 17 min walk
- St Mary's Square 1363m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- King Edward VI CEVC School 278m · 4 min walk
- St Edmundsbury CofE Primary Academy 315m · 4 min walk
- Bury St Edmunds County High School 728m · 9 min walk
- St Benedict's Catholic School 847m · 11 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 1003m · 12 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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