Barra Wood Close
Hillingdon, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £450,000, this is a premium entry point. 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: 12% 5-year growth.
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: 12% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£450,000) or poorly connected (transport 40). Not viable as a first purchase.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Barra Wood Close is located in Hillingdon, near Hayes, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 362 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 129 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 342m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £450,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 143m away. 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 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)
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: stable
Based on 9 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 Barra Wood Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1471m · 18 min walk
- Botwell Green Sports and Leisure Centre 1551m · 19 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Laurel Lodge Clinic 1635m · 20 min walk
- Minet Clinic 1699m · 21 min walk
libraries (2)
- Botwell Green Library 1659m · 21 min walk
- Yeading Library 1722m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Rosedale Park 158m · 2 min walk
- Botanic Gardens 338m · 4 min walk
- Park Road Green 376m · 5 min walk
- Barra Hall Park 499m · 6 min walk
- Lake Farm Country Park 1124m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Rosedale College 143m · 2 min walk
- Parkside Studio College 143m · 2 min walk
- Rosedale Primary School 143m · 2 min walk
- Lake Farm Park Academy 950m · 12 min walk
- Hayes Park School 980m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Rosedale Avenue — Hillingdon44
- Acacia Avenue — Hillingdon44
- Middleton Road — Hillingdon44
- Gledwood Crescent — Hillingdon44
- South Walk — Hillingdon44
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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