Florence Close
Havering, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £286,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 6% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £286,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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
Florence Close is located in Havering, near Hornchurch, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 91 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Rumble's Fish Bar (fast food, 87m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Devonshire Road (RM12)) is 118m away. The median property price is £286,500, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 433m away. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 17% 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)
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: warm
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 Florence Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Elm Park Clinic 1051m · 13 min walk
- St. George's Health & Wellbeing Hub 1101m · 14 min walk
- St George's Health & Wellbeing Hub 1104m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Hornchurch Library 697m · 9 min walk
- Elm Park Library 1744m · 22 min walk
- Upminster Library 1924m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- St. Andrew's Park 768m · 10 min walk
- Langtons Gardens 798m · 10 min walk
- Fielder's Field 937m · 12 min walk
- Ingrebourne Valley Local Nature Reserve 1217m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Olive AP Academy - Havering 434m · 5 min walk
- Langtons Infant School & Nursery 564m · 7 min walk
- Langtons Junior Academy 564m · 7 min walk
- Hacton Primary School 641m · 8 min walk
- Suttons Primary School 953m · 12 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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