Upper Park
Harlow, Essex, England
Reality check: At £425,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 21% 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), 21% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 21% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£425,000) or poorly connected (transport 50). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Upper Park is located in Harlow, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 102 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 60% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is St Thomas More (place of worship, 154m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 239m away. The median property price is £425,000, with strong growth of 21% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 204m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Upper Park, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 871m · 11 min walk
- The Lock Climbing Wall 1303m · 16 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1352m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Spy Green 394m · 5 min walk
- Northbrooks Park 765m · 10 min walk
- Jean McAlpine Park 765m · 10 min walk
- Parndon Moat Marsh Nature Reserve 1052m · 13 min walk
- Parndon Lock Meadows 1149m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Little Parndon Primary Academy 204m · 2 min walk
- Pemberley Academy 557m · 7 min walk
- Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery 584m · 7 min walk
- St Luke's Catholic Academy 1619m · 20 min walk
- Jerounds Primary Academy 1706m · 21 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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