Avenue Road
Redbridge, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £251,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 165% 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 90), 165% 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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 165% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £251,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (52) may be a compromise.
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
Avenue Road is located in Redbridge, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 445 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 closest is London Pentecostal Church (place of worship, 93m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Grove Road Goodmayes) is 86m away. The median property price is £251,000, with exceptional growth of 165% over five years. Based on 45 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 394m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 56 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Avenue Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 184m · 2 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Goodmayes Hospital 1175m · 15 min walk
- King George Hospital 1498m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- Keith Axon Library 816m · 10 min walk
- Goodmayes Library 1221m · 15 min walk
- Seven Kings Library 1446m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Barley Lane Recreation Ground 476m · 6 min walk
- Goodmayes Park 933m · 12 min walk
- Seven Kings Park 1395m · 17 min walk
- Prayer Garden 1839m · 23 min walk
schools (5)
- Mayfield School 395m · 5 min walk
- Barley Lane Primary School 467m · 6 min walk
- Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 593m · 7 min walk
- Goodmayes Primary School 599m · 8 min walk
- Newbridge School 865m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
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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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