St Helens Mews
Brentwood, Essex, England
Reality check: At £287,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 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%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), 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 £287,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
St Helens Mews 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 dominates reports. 170 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Queen's Road) is 112m away. The median property price is £287,500, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 32 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with smaller households typical of singles or couples. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 219m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability. 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)
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: hot
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 St Helens Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Better Gym Brentwood 337m · 4 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 646m · 8 min walk
- Brentwood Centre 1867m · 23 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Brentwood Community Hospital 801m · 10 min walk
- The Brambles Surgery 1199m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Brentwood library 270m · 3 min walk
- Shenfield library 1835m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Shenfield Common 270m · 3 min walk
- La Plata Woods 988m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School 219m · 3 min walk
- Brentwood County High School 321m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood 942m · 12 min walk
- Grove House School 966m · 12 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Infant School 1113m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- South Street — Brentwood49
- Coptfold Road — Brentwood48
- Western Road — Brentwood46
- North Road Avenue — Brentwood46
- William Hunter Way — Brentwood50
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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