Takely End
Basildon, Essex, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 24% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £247,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (26) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Prices grew 24% over 5 years, but environment scores only 26/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Takely End is located in Basildon, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 908 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 523 violent offences were recorded (58% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Cherrydown East) is 239m away. The median property price is £247,500, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 49/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 40/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: stable
Based on 8 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 Takely End, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Snap Fitness 375m · 5 min walk
- PureGym 604m · 8 min walk
- Basildon Sports Centre 623m · 8 min walk
- Club Kingswood 713m · 9 min walk
- Basildon Sporting Village 1588m · 20 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Great Oaks Clinic 744m · 9 min walk
- Basildon University Hospital 808m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Basildon library 632m · 8 min walk
- Vange library 1837m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Great Gregorie Park 717m · 9 min walk
- Clicket Hill Playground 931m · 12 min walk
- Gloucester Park 1395m · 17 min walk
- Jermayns Park 1520m · 19 min walk
- Willow Park 1590m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Woodlands School 190m · 2 min walk
- Kingswood Primary School and Nursery 422m · 5 min walk
- Lee Chapel Primary School 797m · 10 min walk
- St Anne Line Catholic Infant School 844m · 11 min walk
- The Pioneer School 1756m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Bessemer Close — Basildon42
- Tinkler Side — Basildon40
- Priors Close — Basildon39
- Thorrington Cross — Basildon41
- Eastley — Basildon39
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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