Royal Crescent
Redbridge, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
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%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £251,750 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (60) 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Royal Crescent is located in Redbridge, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 439 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 156 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is M&S (convenience, 75m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (King George Avenue) is 130m away. The median property price is £251,750, though prices have fallen 24% over five years. Based on 52 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, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 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 Royal Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Ilford Club 1434m · 18 min walk
- Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre 1981m · 25 min walk
hospitals (3)
- UniClinic 1177m · 15 min walk
- Goodmayes Hospital 1786m · 22 min walk
- Redbrige Eye Screening Centre 1848m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Gants Hill Library 1166m · 15 min walk
- Seven Kings Library 1457m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ilford War Memorial Gardens 74m · 1 min walk
- Vicarage Lane Play Park 929m · 12 min walk
- Wildlife Area 967m · 12 min walk
- Valentines Park Forest Garden 1004m · 13 min walk
- Barnardo''s Village Green 1346m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Oaks Park High School 559m · 7 min walk
- Seven Kings School 691m · 9 min walk
- Aldborough Primary School 794m · 10 min walk
- Downshall Primary School 839m · 10 min walk
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy 941m · 12 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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