Chatham Way
Brentwood, Essex, England
Reality check: At £260,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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), 18% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Transport (90) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £260,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (72) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
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.
How Life Works Here
Chatham Way is located in Brentwood, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 370 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Boxgym Fitness (fitness centre, 42m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Crown Street) is 113m away. The median property price is £260,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 405m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 13% within its district. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Chatham Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 128m · 2 min walk
- Better Gym Brentwood 251m · 3 min walk
- Brentwood Centre 1809m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Brambles Surgery 910m · 11 min walk
- Brentwood Community Hospital 1308m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- La Plata Woods 482m · 6 min walk
- North Road Playground 534m · 7 min walk
- St Faith's Country Park 554m · 7 min walk
- Mayfiled Gardens Public Park 634m · 8 min walk
- Cleves Avenue 752m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School 406m · 5 min walk
- Brentwood County High School 738m · 9 min walk
- Grove House School 937m · 12 min walk
- St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood 982m · 12 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Infant School 1155m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Western Gardens — Brentwood50
- Westbury Road — Brentwood59
- St Thomas Road — Brentwood53
- South Street — Brentwood54
- Rollason Way — Brentwood59
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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