Durban Gardens
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £277,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% 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: 24% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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: 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), 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 £277,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Durban Gardens is located in Barking and Dagenham, near Dagenham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 143 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 45% 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Leys Avenue) is 179m away. The median property price is £277,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 131m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% 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)
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: stable
Based on 9 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 Durban Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1628m · 20 min walk
libraries (2)
- Dagenham 1293m · 16 min walk
- Wantz Library 1820m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Beam Parklands 532m · 7 min walk
- Old Dagenham Park 753m · 9 min walk
- Beam Valley Country Park 824m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- The Leys Primary School 132m · 2 min walk
- John Perry Primary School 567m · 7 min walk
- Dagenham Park CofE School 945m · 12 min walk
- Village Infants' School 1059m · 13 min walk
- Eastbrook School 1513m · 19 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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