Wharncliffe Drive
Ealing, Greater London, 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 — 7% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 7% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£520,000) or poorly connected (transport 70). 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 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
Wharncliffe Drive is located in Ealing, near Southall, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 449 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 218 violent offences were recorded (49% 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 170m away. The median property price is £520,000, with moderate growth of 7% over five years. Based on 3 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 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 410m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Wharncliffe Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Abu Halima Centre 679m · 8 min walk
- Elthorne Sports Centre 1531m · 19 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Ealing Hospital 247m · 3 min walk
- Moorfield At Ealing Hospital 266m · 3 min walk
- Skyline Medical Clinic 872m · 11 min walk
- Laser Care Skin Clinic 1378m · 17 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hanwell Library 801m · 10 min walk
- West Ealing Library 1540m · 19 min walk
- Jubilee Gardens Library 1992m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Brent Meadow 198m · 2 min walk
- Brent Lodge Park (Bunny Park) 414m · 5 min walk
- Brent River Park 457m · 6 min walk
- Cultivate London @DIG Hanwell 517m · 6 min walk
- Jubilee Meadow and Blackberry Corner 611m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mark's Primary School 411m · 5 min walk
- St Ann's School 559m · 7 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 650m · 8 min walk
- Hobbayne Primary School 994m · 12 min walk
- Mayfield Primary School 1226m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Denman Avenue — Ealing50
- Blackmore Avenue — Ealing52
- Brentvale Avenue — Ealing54
- Holman Drive — Ealing53
- Chartwell Close — Ealing53
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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