Colbert Avenue
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: At £315,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 179% 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), 179% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, 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), 179% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe. But environment (35) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£315,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Colbert Avenue is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime levels are below the local average (37 incidents in 12 months). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 253m away. The median property price is £315,000, with exceptional growth of 179% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 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)
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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Colbert Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Shoeburyness Leisure Centre 1924m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Southchurch 802m · 10 min walk
- Shoeburyness 1961m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Southchurch Park East 444m · 6 min walk
- Southchurch Park 810m · 10 min walk
- Southchurch Hall Park 1396m · 18 min walk
- Bournes Green Park 1706m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Southend High School for Girls 1128m · 14 min walk
- Southchurch High School 1171m · 15 min walk
- Hamstel Junior School 1785m · 22 min walk
- Hamstel Infant School and Nursery 1785m · 22 min walk
- St Nicholas School 1801m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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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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