Genesta Road
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £146,000 with hot market liquidity. Strong 240% 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), 240% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£146,000).
Safety (15), environment (22), and school access (40) are all weak. Not a family area.
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), 240% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£146,000).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (22), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £146,000, but safety (15) needs consideration and environment (22) is below average.
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.
Prices grew 240% over 5 years, but environment scores only 22/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Genesta Road is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is a significant concern, with 322 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 171 violent offences were recorded (53% 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 (Palmerston Road) is 282m away. The median property price is £146,000, with exceptional growth of 240% over five years. Based on 46 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
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 Genesta Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- YMCA 739m · 9 min walk
- Chase Sport & Fitness Centre 1457m · 18 min walk
- IndiRock 1589m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 1452m · 18 min walk
- Southend University Hospital 1559m · 20 min walk
- Hey Baby 1802m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Memorial Garden 842m · 10 min walk
- Rose Garden 920m · 12 min walk
- The Cliffs 1054m · 13 min walk
- Chalkwell Park 1057m · 13 min walk
- Prittle Brook Park 1260m · 16 min walk
schools (5)
- St Bernard's High School 693m · 9 min walk
- Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 740m · 9 min walk
- Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 866m · 11 min walk
- The Westborough School 1102m · 14 min walk
- Lancaster School 1389m · 17 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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