Hamlet Road
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: Affordable entry at £171,125 with hot market liquidity. Strong 34% 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), 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£171,125).
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), 34% 5-year growth, affordable entry (£171,125).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £171,125, but safety (15) needs consideration.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Hamlet Road is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is a significant concern, with 367 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 196 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Cliff (pub, 26m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Scratton Road) is 215m away. The median property price is £171,125, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 34 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. 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 394m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Terraced | 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 Hamlet Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Hey Baby 719m · 9 min walk
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 1573m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Prittlewell Square 257m · 3 min walk
- The Cliffs 445m · 6 min walk
- The Shrubbery 624m · 8 min walk
- Warrior Square Gardens 641m · 8 min walk
- Wellbeing Garden 651m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 395m · 5 min walk
- St Bernard's High School 558m · 7 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 606m · 8 min walk
- Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 704m · 9 min walk
- Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 994m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Princes Street — Southend-on-Sea52
- Clifton Terrace — Southend-on-Sea50
- Priory Crescent — Southend-on-Sea50
- Warrior Square North — Southend-on-Sea50
- Scratton Road — Southend-on-Sea55
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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