Palmer Road
Redbridge, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (29), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £279,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (29) 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
Palmer Road is located in Redbridge, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 342 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (37% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Chadwell Heath Rail Station) is 153m away. The median property price is £279,000. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 429m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Palmer Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- The Gym 708m · 9 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Goodmayes Hospital 1590m · 20 min walk
- King George Hospital 1870m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Keith Axon Library 1016m · 13 min walk
- Goodmayes Library 1543m · 19 min walk
- Seven Kings Library 1947m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Barley Lane Recreation Ground 1009m · 13 min walk
- Goodmayes Park 1085m · 14 min walk
- Seven Kings Park 1927m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Mayfield School 430m · 5 min walk
- Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 906m · 11 min walk
- Goodmayes Primary School 949m · 12 min walk
- Newbridge School 1142m · 14 min walk
- Grove Primary School 1407m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Clements Road — Redbridge41
- Aldington Close — Redbridge52
- Fernhall Drive — Redbridge54
- Chadwick Road — Redbridge40
- Chadwell Heath Lane — Redbridge53
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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