Hobart Road
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 (£329,750) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Hobart Road is located in Barking and Dagenham, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 185 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 50% 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 and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 109m away. The median property price is £329,750, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 153m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Hobart Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Barking Sporthouse and Gym 1523m · 19 min walk
- Jim Peters Stadium 1534m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Valence 794m · 10 min walk
- Dagenham 1763m · 22 min walk
- Wantz Library 1967m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Parsloes Park Squatts 644m · 8 min walk
- Forest of Thanks 649m · 8 min walk
- Valence Park 744m · 9 min walk
- Goresbrook Park 1583m · 20 min walk
- Goresbrook Park 1711m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Southwood Primary School 153m · 2 min walk
- The Sydney Russell School 293m · 4 min walk
- Roding Primary School 405m · 5 min walk
- Valence Primary School 766m · 10 min walk
- Grafton Primary School 942m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Macdonald Avenue — Barking and Dagenham50
- Ashbrook Road — Barking and Dagenham50
- Eliot Road — Barking and Dagenham50
- Jacobs Close — Barking and Dagenham50
- Glenmore Way — Barking and Dagenham45
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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