Butler Road
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £295,000, 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: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 28% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Butler Road is located in Barking and Dagenham, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 202 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 51% of reports. 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 158m away. The median property price is £295,000, with strong growth of 28% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 332m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Butler Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Jim Peters Stadium 811m · 10 min walk
- Barking Sporthouse and Gym 870m · 11 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Becontree Centre 1560m · 20 min walk
- Barking Community Hospital 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Mayesbrook Park 1118m · 14 min walk
- Forest of Thanks 1167m · 15 min walk
- Parsloes Park Squatts 1302m · 16 min walk
- Valence Park 1529m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Becontree Primary School 333m · 4 min walk
- Manor Primary School 431m · 5 min walk
- Dorothy Barley Junior Academy 687m · 9 min walk
- Dorothy Barley Infants' School 824m · 10 min walk
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School 888m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gainsborough Road — Barking and Dagenham48
- Neville Gardens — Barking and Dagenham48
- Becontree Avenue — Barking and Dagenham49
- Holden Close — Barking and Dagenham47
- Stevens Road — Barking and Dagenham47
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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