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Lea Road

Ealing, Greater London, England

Urban residential Dense, noisy Well-connected Risk: Medium Growth pocket Low confidence

Reality check: At £353,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 32% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsGood

Strong case: 32% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Fair

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Good

Strong case: 32% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (25), environment (34), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£353,500) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

43
Liveability Score
Low confidence Based on only 14 transactions (limited sample), 5 data sources

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area (LSOA)

Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Growth not supported by environment

Prices grew 32% over 5 years, but environment scores only 34/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.

How Life Works Here

Lea Road is located in Ealing, near Southall, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 328 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 106 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). 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 364m away. The median property price is £353,500, with strong growth of 32% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 265m 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 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Poor (25)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (34)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Good (70)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (40)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£353,500
Median Price
14
Transactions (2014–2024)
+32.5%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

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 Lea Road, with detailed information for each.

libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Raleigh Road bus_stop364m
Adelaide Road bus_stop390m
Beverley Road (UB2) bus_stop410m
Holly Farm Road bus_stop415m
Southall Rail Station rail_station1183m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
68% data uniqueness
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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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