Kitson Way
Harlow, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
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 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Affordable at £173,500, but limited services (16) and safety (15) limit overall appeal.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Kitson Way is located in Harlow, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 1128 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 515 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is pharmacy (pharmacy, 83m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 92m away. The median property price is £173,500. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 477m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kitson Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 1130m · 14 min walk
- The Lock Climbing Wall 1218m · 15 min walk
libraries (3)
- Harlow library 352m · 4 min walk
- Mark Hall library 1719m · 22 min walk
- Great Parndon library 1998m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Spy Green 604m · 8 min walk
- Northbrooks Park 694m · 9 min walk
- Harlow Town Park 925m · 12 min walk
- Parndon Moat Marsh Nature Reserve 1100m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery 477m · 6 min walk
- Pemberley Academy 535m · 7 min walk
- Bmat Stem Academy 539m · 7 min walk
- Little Parndon Primary Academy 700m · 9 min walk
- St Luke's Catholic Academy 1472m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Printers Way — Harlow35
- Stone Cross Hall — Harlow38
- North Gate — Harlow42
- Edinburgh Way — Harlow43
- Perry Road — Harlow38
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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