West Road

Havering, Greater London, England

Urban residential Mixed character Well-connected Risk: Medium Low upside Medium confidence

Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (below average), least for families (poor).

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

No strong fit for any profile.

This street scores below average across all buyer profiles. Consider carefully.

Families
Poor

Safety (15), environment (35), 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%

Young Professionals
Below Average

Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Below Average

Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Below Average

Price (£287,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

40
Liveability Score
Top 95% in HaveringTop 91% nationally
Medium confidence Based on 5 data sources, 5 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

Weak family fundamentals

Family score 30 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.

How Life Works Here

West Road is located in Havering, near Romford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 410 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 192 violent offences were recorded (47% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 stops within reach. The nearest is about 232m away. The median property price is £287,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 2 schools within 2 km. 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. Overall, this street scores 40 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Below Average (30)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Fair (50)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Fair (55)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Below Average (30)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Fair (45)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£287,000
Median Price
5
Transactions (2014–2023)

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.

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 West Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

hospitals (1)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Rush Green Road / Dagenham Road bus_stop232m
Leonard Avenue bus_stop268m
Romford Cemetery bus_stop288m
Norwood Avenue bus_stop289m
Romford Rail Station rail_station1186m

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Data Transparency

5 open data sources
62% data uniqueness
View all data sources
  • 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.