Church Street
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 15 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 60).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £265,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (84) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Church Street is located in Barking and Dagenham, near Dagenham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 316 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 144 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (St Giles Avenue) is 142m away. The median property price is £265,000, though prices have fallen 32% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
Flat/Maisonette | 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 Church Street, with detailed information for each.
libraries (2)
- Dagenham 741m · 9 min walk
- Wantz Library 1447m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dagenham Village Churchyard 141m · 2 min walk
- Rose Garden 373m · 5 min walk
- Old Dagenham Park 450m · 6 min walk
- Stoneford Cottage Garden 685m · 9 min walk
- Beam Parklands 897m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Village Infants' School 550m · 7 min walk
- William Ford CofE Junior School 550m · 7 min walk
- Dagenham Park CofE School 638m · 8 min walk
- The Leys Primary School 709m · 9 min walk
- Hunters Hall Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Siviter Way — Barking and Dagenham55
- Glebe Road — Barking and Dagenham54
- Marsh Green Road — Barking and Dagenham58
- Lower Broad Street — Barking and Dagenham58
- Digby Gardens — Barking and Dagenham58
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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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