Scrattons Terrace
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £307,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 38% 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 70), 38% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 (£307,500) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Scrattons Terrace is located in Barking and Dagenham, near Barking, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 994 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 325 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 210m away. The median property price is £307,500, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 16 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 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 452m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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)
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: 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 Scrattons Terrace, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Riverside Clinic 1641m · 20 min walk
- Thames View Health Centre 1974m · 25 min walk
libraries (2)
- Dagenham 1583m · 20 min walk
- Thames View 1978m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Goresbrook Park 640m · 8 min walk
- The Wilds Ecology Park 718m · 9 min walk
- Oystercatcher Park 758m · 10 min walk
- Goresbrook Park 838m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Jo Richardson Community School 453m · 6 min walk
- The James Cambell Primary School 625m · 8 min walk
- Mayesbrook Park School 772m · 10 min walk
- St Peter's Catholic Primary School 871m · 11 min walk
- Godwin Primary School 925m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Levine Gardens — Barking and Dagenham42
- Julia Gardens — Barking and Dagenham42
- Stern Close — Barking and Dagenham45
- Dean Path — Barking and Dagenham49
- Stanley Avenue — Barking and Dagenham44
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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