Valentines Road
Redbridge, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 11% 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), 11% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 11% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 £255,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (65) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates 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
Valentines Road is located in Redbridge, near Ilford, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 461 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 189 violent offences were recorded (41% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area 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 playground (playground, 231m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Coventry Road / Granville Road) is 405m away. The median property price is £255,000, with moderate growth of 11% over five years. Based on 37 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 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 313m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 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)
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 Valentines Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Ilford Club 449m · 6 min walk
- Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing 1006m · 13 min walk
- Cranbrook Castle Lawn Tennis & Social Club 1075m · 13 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Redbrige Eye Screening Centre 540m · 7 min walk
- UniClinic 1319m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Redbridge Central Library 943m · 12 min walk
- Gants Hill Library 1265m · 16 min walk
- Seven Kings Library 1879m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Valentines Park Forest Garden 379m · 5 min walk
- Valentines Park 458m · 6 min walk
- The Glade 705m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Christchurch Primary School 313m · 4 min walk
- The Ursuline Academy Ilford 461m · 6 min walk
- Valentines High School 971m · 12 min walk
- Winston Way Academy 977m · 12 min walk
- Cleveland Road Primary School 1338m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Granville Road — Redbridge50
- Mayfair Avenue — Redbridge53
- Warwick Gardens — Redbridge52
- Jersey Road — Redbridge52
- Ingleby Road — Redbridge52
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.