The Hornbeams
Harlow, Essex, England
Reality check: At £213,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 26% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 26% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £213,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (78) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
The Hornbeams is located in Harlow, Essex. Crime rates are above average, with 179 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 58% 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 Hornbeams) is 157m away. The median property price is £213,000, with strong growth of 26% over five years. Based on 57 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 205m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 The Hornbeams, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Lock Climbing Wall 680m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 776m · 10 min walk
- JD Gyms 1009m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Harlow library 1072m · 13 min walk
- Mark Hall library 1987m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Spy Green 234m · 3 min walk
- Parndon Moat Marsh Nature Reserve 430m · 5 min walk
- Parndon Lock Meadows 578m · 7 min walk
- Harlow Town Park 908m · 11 min walk
- Northbrooks Park 1277m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Pemberley Academy 205m · 3 min walk
- Little Parndon Primary Academy 477m · 6 min walk
- Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery 1052m · 13 min walk
- Bmat Stem Academy 1181m · 15 min walk
- Freshwaters Primary Academy 1418m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
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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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