Longaford Way
Brentwood, Essex, England
Reality check: At £1,540,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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), 30% 5-year growth.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (9/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (9/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£1,540,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 30% over 5 years, but environment scores only 9/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Longaford Way is located in Brentwood, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (32 incidents in 12 months). No burglaries were recorded in the latest period. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 285m away. The median property price is £1,540,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 25 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | 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 Longaford Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Hutton Cricket Club 1086m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- British Hair Clinic 1098m · 14 min walk
- Leonard Lodge Nursing Home 1272m · 16 min walk
- Brentwood Community Hospital 1706m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Hutton Poplars Green 1015m · 13 min walk
- Hutton Recreation Ground 1415m · 18 min walk
- Butterfly Meadow 1714m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Willowbrook Primary School 915m · 11 min walk
- Long Ridings Primary School 1248m · 16 min walk
- Hutton All Saints' Church of England Primary School 1307m · 16 min walk
- Shenfield High School 1681m · 21 min walk
- Shenfield St. Mary's Church of England Primary School 1701m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Middleton Road — Brentwood55
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- Kilmington Close — Brentwood48
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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