Norwich Close
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 37% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 37% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (14), 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 £101,500, but safety (30) needs consideration and environment (14) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 37% over 5 years, but environment scores only 14/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Norwich Close is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime rates are above average, with 194 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 60% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 101m away. The median property price is £101,500, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 306m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and first-time buyers. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Norwich Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre 683m · 8 min walk
- IndiRock 1454m · 18 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Wellesley Hospital 510m · 6 min walk
- Hey Baby 1375m · 17 min walk
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 1830m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- Southend Forum 1564m · 20 min walk
- Southchurch 1600m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Christchurch Park 1000m · 12 min walk
- Bournes Green Park 1165m · 15 min walk
- Southchurch Hall Park 1425m · 18 min walk
- Warrior Square Gardens 1466m · 18 min walk
- Southchurch Hall Park 1553m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Temple Sutton Primary School 306m · 4 min walk
- Cecil Jones Academy 450m · 6 min walk
- Hamstel Junior School 699m · 9 min walk
- Hamstel Infant School and Nursery 699m · 9 min walk
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 1123m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pantile Avenue — Southend-on-Sea40
- Peartree Close — Southend-on-Sea41
- Lornes Close — Southend-on-Sea43
- St Edmund's Close — Southend-on-Sea40
- Norwich Avenue — Southend-on-Sea42
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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