Holmeoak Avenue
Havering, Greater London, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £113,750 with warm market liquidity. Strong 12% 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), 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£113,750).
Safety score of 25 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%
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), 12% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£113,750).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £113,750, but safety (25) needs consideration.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Holmeoak Avenue is located in Havering, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 524 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 191 violent offences were recorded (36% 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 43m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £113,750, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 56m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 44 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Holmeoak Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Origin Health & Fitness 673m · 8 min walk
libraries (2)
- South Hornchurch Library 1187m · 15 min walk
- Rainham Library 1924m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Linear Park 400m · 5 min walk
- Linear Park 463m · 6 min walk
- South Lawns 558m · 7 min walk
- Whybridge Close Playsite 931m · 12 min walk
- Bretons Park 1668m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Newtons Primary School 56m · 1 min walk
- The Brittons Academy 1519m · 19 min walk
- La Salette Catholic Primary School 1539m · 19 min walk
- Whybridge Infant School 1603m · 20 min walk
- Scargill Infant School 1965m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Broadis Way — Havering48
- Spencer Road — Havering45
- Upminster Road North — Havering47
- Walden Avenue — Havering43
- Lower Mardyke Avenue — Havering45
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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