Oswald Close
Havering, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £352,497, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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), 19% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 70, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
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%
Price (£352,497) and connectivity (transport 70) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Oswald Close is located in Havering, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 148 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 47% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 534m away. The median property price is £352,497, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 18 transactions recorded since 2014. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, above 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), 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: 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 Oswald Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Abbs Cross Swimming Pool 1534m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Elm Park Library 940m · 12 min walk
- South Hornchurch Library 1785m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Glens 449m · 6 min walk
- Bretons Park 644m · 8 min walk
- Beaumont Green Field 823m · 10 min walk
- Malan Square 829m · 10 min walk
- Bancroft Chase 1384m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Scargill Infant School 828m · 10 min walk
- Scargill Junior School 828m · 10 min walk
- The Brittons Academy 1084m · 14 min walk
- St Alban's Catholic Primary School 1171m · 15 min walk
- Whybridge Infant School 1298m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Egbert Close — Havering58
- Hugo Gardens — Havering57
- Dewey Path — Havering60
- Hearn Road — Havering59
- Castle Avenue — Havering57
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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