Westfield
Epping Forest, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Moderate investment case — 9% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £900,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Westfield is located in Epping Forest, near Loughton, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 222 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 45% of reports. 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 425m away. The median property price is £900,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 6 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. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Westfield, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Avenue Lawn Tennis Club 827m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Memorial Rose Garden 1242m · 16 min walk
- Linder's Field Local Nature Reserve 1359m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Roding Valley High School 864m · 11 min walk
- Staples Road Primary School 1096m · 14 min walk
- White Bridge Primary School 1442m · 18 min walk
- St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill 1740m · 22 min walk
- The Alderton Junior School 1757m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Longfield — Epping Forest53
- High Silver — Epping Forest53
- Connaught Avenue — Epping Forest53
- Wimborne Close — Epping Forest53
- Marlescroft Way — Epping Forest53
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.