Rural Close
Havering, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £360,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 37% 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), 37% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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 50, 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), 37% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £360,000, 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
Rural Close is located in Havering, near Hornchurch, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 180 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 361m away. The median property price is £360,000, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability.
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
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 Rural Close, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Elm Park Clinic 859m · 11 min walk
- St. George's Health & Wellbeing Hub 1829m · 23 min walk
- St George's Health & Wellbeing Hub 1849m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Elm Park Library 1102m · 14 min walk
- Hornchurch Library 1352m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Harrow Lodge Park 434m · 5 min walk
- Park Lane Recreation Ground 894m · 11 min walk
- Hylands Park 1097m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Hornchurch High School 334m · 4 min walk
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 496m · 6 min walk
- Harrow Lodge Primary School 644m · 8 min walk
- Towers Junior School 919m · 12 min walk
- Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College 1035m · 13 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Harebell Way — Havering52
- Babington Road — Havering52
- Cheviot Road — Havering52
- Hornchurch Road — Havering52
- Jenny Path — Havering51
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.