Shorefield Road

Southend-on-Sea, England

Suburban residential Mixed character Transport-oriented Risk: Medium Growth pocket High confidence

Reality check: At £262,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: liquid market (score 70), 23% 5-year growth.

Families
Below Average

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%

Young Professionals
Excellent

Transport (90) and walkability (90) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.

How this is calculated

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

Investors
Excellent

Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 23% 5-year growth.

How this is calculated

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

Retirees
Below Average

Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.

How this is calculated

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

First-time Buyers
Fair

Possible first step at £262,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.

How this is calculated

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

56
Liveability Score
Top 22% in Southend-on-SeaTop 13% nationally
High confidence Based on 6 data sources, 24 transactions

Things You Should Know

High Crime Area

Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.

How Life Works Here

Shorefield Road is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is a significant concern, with 437 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 239 violent offences were recorded (55% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Fountain Café (cafe, 21m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Palmeira Arches) is 89m away. The median property price is £262,500, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 24 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 379m away. 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 56 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.

Nearby Services (5 km)

Score Breakdown

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

Safety Poor (15)

police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)

Daily Access Fair (56)

OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km

Transport Excellent (90)

DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops

Environment Below Average (35)

DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space

Market Value Excellent (85)

HM Land Registry price paid data

Family Fair (45)

GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings

Walkability Excellent (90)

OSM footpath density + connectivity

Energy Data pending

EPC Register — awaiting public API access

Flood Risk Excellent (90)

Environment Agency flood zones

Property Market

£262,500
Median Price
24
Transactions (2014–2024)
+23.1%
5-Year Price Trend

Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm

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

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Nearby Amenities

Fountain Café21m (0.3 min walk)
Mermaid Café23m (0.3 min walk)
The Estuary26m (0.3 min walk)
Riverside Café31m (0.4 min walk)
The Barge Café36m (0.5 min walk)
Jolly Roger40m (0.5 min walk)
The Captain's Table45m (0.6 min walk)
Riviera Café49m (0.6 min walk)
Smiley's54m (0.7 min walk)
Sea Breeze Café58m (0.7 min walk)

Public Services Nearby

Public facilities within walking distance from Shorefield Road, with detailed information for each.

gyms & sports centres (1)

hospitals (2)

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libraries (1)

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parks & green spaces (3)

schools (5)

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Transport Links

Palmeira Arches bus_stop89m
Holland Road bus_stop186m
Cliffs Pavilion bus_stop214m
Westcliff Rail Station rail_station316m
Southend Central Rail Station rail_station1188m
Southend Victoria Rail Station rail_station1353m

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Data Transparency

6 open data sources
80% data uniqueness
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.