The Chase
Rochford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £417,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 5% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Schools and safety are acceptable, but the dense urban environment (24/100) is not family-friendly. Noise, pollution, or lack of green space are concerns.
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: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safe area, but environment (24/100) — noise, density, or air quality — is not suited to a quiet retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Out of reach (£417,500) 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
The Chase is located in Rochford, near Rayleigh, Essex. Crime levels are below the local average (55 incidents in 12 months). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Rayleigh Lodge (pub, 61m). The nearest transport stop is 139m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £417,500, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 The Chase, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Rayleigh Health Services Clinic 911m · 11 min walk
- NHS clinic 1340m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- King George V Playing Field 948m · 12 min walk
- Woodlands Avenue Open Space 993m · 12 min walk
- Fairview Playing Field 1100m · 14 min walk
- Brooklands 1114m · 14 min walk
- Sensory Garden 1248m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- Wyburns Primary School 610m · 8 min walk
- The FitzWimarc School 979m · 12 min walk
- Edward Francis Primary School 1374m · 17 min walk
- Rayleigh Primary School 1404m · 18 min walk
- Down Hall Primary School 1925m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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- Abbey Close — Rochford49
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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