Algers Close
Epping Forest, Essex, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (19/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (19/100) 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (19/100) — 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%
At £372,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Algers Close is located in Epping Forest, near Loughton, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (39 incidents in 12 months). 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 (The Crescent) is 108m away. The median property price is £372,500, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 18 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 nearest school is just 494m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 4% within its district.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Algers Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- David Lloyd 1623m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- Loughton library 1085m · 14 min walk
- Buckhurst Hill library 1907m · 24 min walk
- Debden library 1950m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Memorial Rose Garden 737m · 9 min walk
- Linder's Field Local Nature Reserve 1078m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Roding Valley High School 495m · 6 min walk
- White Bridge Primary School 921m · 12 min walk
- Staples Road Primary School 1174m · 15 min walk
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill 1678m · 21 min walk
- Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School 1855m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Algers Road — Epping Forest63
- Lower Park Road — Epping Forest65
- Salcombe Park — Epping Forest61
- Scotland Road — Epping Forest63
- Great Owl Road — Epping Forest61
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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