Horsnell Road
Braintree, Essex, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for first-time buyers (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 65). but no clear growth trend limits upside. and weak transport (30) narrows demand.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (24), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£442,495) or poorly connected (transport 30). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Family score 30 and safety 30. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Environment score 24/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
How Life Works Here
Horsnell Road is located in Braintree, near Witham, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 57% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 260m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £442,495. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 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. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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: 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 Horsnell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Witham Leisure Centre 1129m · 14 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1525m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Witham Lodge Green 557m · 7 min walk
- Holst Avenue Park 1235m · 15 min walk
- URC Garden 1506m · 19 min walk
- River Walk 1550m · 19 min walk
- River Walk 1568m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 834m · 10 min walk
- Maltings Academy 1032m · 13 min walk
- Howbridge Infant School 1152m · 14 min walk
- Howbridge Church of England Junior School 1340m · 17 min walk
- Witham Oaks Academy 1464m · 18 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.
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