West Walk
Harlow, Essex, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
West Walk 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 dominate reports. 515 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 9 facilities within walking distance, including clothes (3), cafe (1), and fast_food (1). The closest is Mini Delikatesy Kubus (supermarket, 20m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 166m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. 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 397m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and retirees. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 14% within its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from West Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- JD Gyms 129m · 2 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 1216m · 15 min walk
- The Lock Climbing Wall 1333m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Harlow library 188m · 2 min walk
- Mark Hall library 1645m · 21 min walk
- Great Parndon library 1875m · 23 min walk
- Tye Green library 1906m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Northbrooks Park 664m · 8 min walk
- Spy Green 768m · 10 min walk
- Specimen Garden 941m · 12 min walk
- Harlow Town Park 956m · 12 min walk
- Parndon Moat Marsh Nature Reserve 1240m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Bmat Stem Academy 398m · 5 min walk
- Hare Street Community Primary School and Nursery 478m · 6 min walk
- Pemberley Academy 689m · 9 min walk
- Little Parndon Primary Academy 857m · 11 min walk
- St Mark's West Essex Catholic School 973m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- A1169 — Harlow53
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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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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