Northville Drive
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: Significant weaknesses across safety, access, or environment. Approach with caution. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (43), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£217,500) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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
Northville Drive is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is a significant concern, with 319 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 202 violent offences were recorded (63% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Londis (supermarket, 164m). The nearest transport stop is 166m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £217,500, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 36 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 39 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 | Freehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Northville Drive in Southend-on-Sea on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Northville Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Chase Sport & Fitness Centre 599m · 8 min walk
- David Lloyd Clubs Southend 1258m · 16 min walk
hospitals (2)
- Southend University Hospital 533m · 7 min walk
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 1531m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
parks & green spaces (5)
- Millenium Open Space 510m · 6 min walk
- St. Laurence Park 665m · 8 min walk
- Prittle Brook Park 791m · 10 min walk
- Cockethurst Park 1263m · 16 min walk
- Memorial Garden 1608m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Earls Hall Primary School 663m · 8 min walk
- Lancaster School 723m · 9 min walk
- Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery 815m · 10 min walk
- Southend High School for Boys 963m · 12 min walk
- St Thomas More High School 968m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cardigan Avenue — Southend-on-Sea38
- Oak Tree Gardens — Southend-on-Sea40
- Holmsdale Close — Southend-on-Sea39
- A1158 — Southend-on-Sea39
- Rosary Gardens — Southend-on-Sea42
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: