Melford Avenue
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £480,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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 90), 30% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.
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: liquid market (score 90), 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £480,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Melford Avenue is located in Barking and Dagenham, near Barking, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 93 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Salisbury Avenue) is 108m away. The median property price is £480,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 50 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 359m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 67 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% 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), 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Melford Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Jim Peters Stadium 1030m · 13 min walk
- Barking Sporthouse and Gym 1037m · 13 min walk
- The Gym 1420m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Barking Community Hospital 425m · 5 min walk
- Thames View Health Centre 1691m · 21 min walk
- Riverside Clinic 1759m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Barking 1420m · 18 min walk
- Thames View 1690m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Mayesbrook Park 726m · 9 min walk
- Barking Park 847m · 11 min walk
- Essex Road Gardens 976m · 12 min walk
- Greatfields Park 1394m · 17 min walk
- Bastable Green 1640m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College 360m · 4 min walk
- Eastbury Community School 518m · 6 min walk
- Eastbury Primary School 739m · 9 min walk
- Ripple Primary School 883m · 11 min walk
- Manor Primary School 1291m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Sandringham Road — Barking and Dagenham67
- Rosedale Road — Barking and Dagenham65
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- Campsey Road — Barking and Dagenham64
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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