Cranleigh Drive
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: At £325,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 56% 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), 56% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 56% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (42). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£325,000) 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
Cranleigh Drive is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime rates are above average, with 168 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 54% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Elms (pub, 75m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 154m away. The median property price is £325,000, with exceptional growth of 56% over five years. Based on 71 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 354m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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), 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 Cranleigh Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Anytime Fitness 521m · 6 min walk
libraries (3)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Bonchurch Park 457m · 6 min walk
- Leigh Hill Garden 825m · 10 min walk
- Leigh Cliffs 888m · 11 min walk
- Shannon Park 1109m · 14 min walk
- Pond Garden 1437m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- West Leigh Infant School 355m · 4 min walk
- West Leigh Junior School 355m · 4 min walk
- Leigh North Street Primary School 531m · 7 min walk
- Darlinghurst Academy 676m · 8 min walk
- Blenheim Primary School 945m · 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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