Oak Walk

Southend-on-Sea, England

Local high street Mixed character Car + some transport Risk: Low Moderate investment Low confidence

Reality check: At £280,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.

Who Is This Street For?

Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.

Best fit: InvestorsExcellent

Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.

Families
Good

Workable for families, but some dimensions may concern parents.

How this is calculated

Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%

Young Professionals
Good

Decent connectivity, but transport (40) could be better.

How this is calculated

Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: 13% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30

Retirees
Good

Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable.

How this is calculated

Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £280,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (47) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%

66
Liveability Score
Top 3% in Southend-on-SeaTop 2% nationally
Low confidence Based on only 12 transactions (limited sample), 6 data sources

How Life Works Here

Oak Walk is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime levels are below the local average (74 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 8 facilities within walking distance, including fast_food (3), convenience (2), and hairdresser (1). The closest is Co-op Food (convenience, 40m). The nearest transport stop is 85m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £280,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 404m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 3% within its district.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.

Safety (area) Good (60)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level

Daily Access Excellent (81)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Below Average (40)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Fair (47)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (80)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Excellent (80)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (75)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£280,000
Median Price
12
Transactions (2016–2025)
+13.3%
5-Year Price Trend

Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)

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Nearby Amenities

Co-op Food40m (0.5 min walk)
Woodcutters Arms43m (0.5 min walk)
Munch Kings47m (0.6 min walk)
Dragon54m (0.7 min walk)
Belfairs Post Office62m (0.8 min walk)
G&B Barbers72m (0.9 min walk)
convenience73m (0.9 min walk)
Eastwood Chinese Takeaway118m (1.5 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Oak Walk, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (2)

libraries (2)

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parks & green spaces (5)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Woodcutters bus_stop85m
Belfairs Sports Ground bus_stop181m
Danesleigh Gardens bus_stop223m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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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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