Cromwell Road
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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), 15% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (53) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Cromwell Road is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 133 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Jones Memorial Recreation Ground) is 55m away. The median property price is £275,000, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 169m 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. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | 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 Cromwell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre 1255m · 16 min walk
- IndiRock 1443m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Wellesley Hospital 709m · 9 min walk
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 1074m · 13 min walk
- Hey Baby 1513m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lavender Maze 750m · 9 min walk
- Walled Garden 752m · 9 min walk
- Priory Park 823m · 10 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 965m · 12 min walk
- Wellbeing Garden 1348m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Victory Park Academy 169m · 2 min walk
- Sutton House Academy 169m · 2 min walk
- Temple Sutton Primary School 810m · 10 min walk
- Cecil Jones Academy 909m · 11 min walk
- Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 1658m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Glenhurst Road — Southend-on-Sea54
- Ennismore Gardens — Southend-on-Sea53
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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