Wingway
Brentwood, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. 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.
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market.
Safety score of 25 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 10% growth, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£445,000) 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Wingway is located in Brentwood, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 696 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 223 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 72m away. The median property price is £445,000, with moderate growth of 10% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 233m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 51 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), 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 Wingway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Anytime Fitness 662m · 8 min walk
- Better Gym Brentwood 733m · 9 min walk
- Brentwood Centre 1041m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- The Brambles Surgery 314m · 4 min walk
- Brentwood Community Hospital 1200m · 15 min walk
libraries (2)
- Brentwood library 794m · 10 min walk
- Shenfield library 1977m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- High Wood Park 251m · 3 min walk
- Cleves Avenue 331m · 4 min walk
- North Road Playground 404m · 5 min walk
- Mayfiled Gardens Public Park 423m · 5 min walk
- St Faith's Country Park 817m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Grove House School 234m · 3 min walk
- St Thomas of Canterbury Church of England Aided Primary School, Brentwood 338m · 4 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Infant School 458m · 6 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Junior School 458m · 6 min walk
- Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School 944m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Waterloo Road — Brentwood52
- Geary Drive — Brentwood52
- The Vale — Brentwood51
- Western Avenue — Brentwood52
- Highland Avenue — Brentwood49
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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