Bushey Ley
Braintree, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 30, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£265,000) and connectivity (transport 30) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Bushey Ley is located in Braintree, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 198 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 53% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 249m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £265,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 7 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 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 46 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 7 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 Bushey Ley, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- CrossFit 1341m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Twelve Acres Play Area 283m · 4 min walk
- King George's Field 525m · 7 min walk
- Kings Park Recreation Area 767m · 10 min walk
- Fisher Field Park 1027m · 13 min walk
- Bocking Blackwater Nature Reserve 1404m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Lyons Hall School 581m · 7 min walk
- Beckers Green Primary School 728m · 9 min walk
- Alec Hunter Academy 967m · 12 min walk
- Great Bradfords Junior School 1309m · 16 min walk
- Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School 1309m · 16 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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