Alfreg Road
Braintree, Essex, England
Reality check: At £221,250, 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: 38% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (32), safety (45), or school access (60). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 38% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (32), 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 £221,250 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (32) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 38% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Alfreg Road is located in Braintree, near Witham, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 71% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 100m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £221,250, with strong growth of 38% over five years. Based on 8 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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 Alfreg Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Witham Leisure Centre 867m · 11 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1267m · 16 min walk
- Benton Hall Golf & Country Club 1813m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Witham Lodge Green 352m · 4 min walk
- Holst Avenue Park 1012m · 13 min walk
- URC Garden 1257m · 16 min walk
- River Walk 1289m · 16 min walk
- River Walk 1350m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 569m · 7 min walk
- Maltings Academy 772m · 10 min walk
- Howbridge Infant School 875m · 11 min walk
- Howbridge Church of England Junior School 1063m · 13 min walk
- Witham Oaks Academy 1395m · 17 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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