Dunster Close
Havering, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £400,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% 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 70), 42% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), 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 £400,000, 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
Dunster Close is located in Havering, near Romford, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 104 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 42% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 165m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £400,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 27 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 51 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Dunster Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PlayFootball Romford 690m · 9 min walk
- Romford Rock and Boulder 979m · 12 min walk
- Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre 1952m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Collier Row Library 1020m · 13 min walk
- Romford Central Library 1594m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George's Playing Fields 540m · 7 min walk
- Lawns Park 783m · 10 min walk
- Cottons Park 1590m · 20 min walk
- Conservation Area 1600m · 20 min walk
- Cottons Park 1716m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Parklands Primary School 537m · 7 min walk
- Crownfield Junior School 603m · 8 min walk
- Crownfield Infant School 603m · 8 min walk
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 931m · 12 min walk
- Clockhouse Primary School 1377m · 17 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.