Hilldene Avenue
Havering, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
Safety (15), environment (9), and school access (30) are all weak. Not a family area.
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 90), 9% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (15), environment (9), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 9% over 5 years, but environment scores only 9/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Hilldene Avenue is located in Havering, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 616 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 253 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 232m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 79 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 37 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Hilldene Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Noak Hill Sports Complex 723m · 9 min walk
libraries (2)
- Harold Hill Library 414m · 5 min walk
- Harold Wood Library 1798m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Central Park 1017m · 13 min walk
- Walled Garden 1436m · 18 min walk
- Bedfords Park 1569m · 20 min walk
- Deer Enclosure 1648m · 21 min walk
- Kings Park Play Area 1829m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- St Ursula's Catholic Primary School 504m · 6 min walk
- Drapers' Brookside Junior School 649m · 8 min walk
- Drapers' Brookside Infant School 649m · 8 min walk
- Broadford Primary School 780m · 10 min walk
- Lime Academy Ravensbourne 1304m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Taunton Road — Havering38
- Aylsham Lane — Havering38
- Sevenoaks Close — Havering41
- Hitchin Close — Havering36
- Stanwyck Gardens — Havering42
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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