Crouch Avenue
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £216,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 122% 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: 122% 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 122% 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 (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £216,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Crouch Avenue is located in Barking and Dagenham, near Barking, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 299 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 49% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Empire Chinese Take Away (fast food, 41m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 83m away. The median property price is £216,000, with exceptional growth of 122% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 Crouch Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 1592m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Riverside Clinic 406m · 5 min walk
- Thames View Health Centre 722m · 9 min walk
- Barking Community Hospital 1682m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Ripple Nature Reserve 635m · 8 min walk
- Oystercatcher Park 721m · 9 min walk
- Castle Green 791m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Riverside School 695m · 9 min walk
- Riverside Primary School 695m · 9 min walk
- Riverside Bridge School 695m · 9 min walk
- George Carey Church of England Primary School 835m · 10 min walk
- Monteagle Primary School 844m · 11 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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