Victoria Plaza
Southend-on-Sea, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 15 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but safety (15) and school access (50) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (70) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Victoria Plaza is located in Southend-on-Sea. Crime is a significant concern, with 917 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 404 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 15 facilities within walking distance, including restaurant (3), bank (2), and convenience (2). The closest is HSBC UK (bank, 21m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 114m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 9 schools within 2 km, 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 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. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 62 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 7% within its district. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Victoria Plaza, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- Hey Baby 276m · 4 min walk
- BMI Southend Private Hospital 1336m · 17 min walk
- Wellesley Hospital 1857m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Wellbeing Garden 198m · 2 min walk
- Warrior Square Gardens 255m · 3 min walk
- Prittlewell Square 663m · 8 min walk
- The Shrubbery 764m · 10 min walk
- Churchill Gardens 884m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 629m · 8 min walk
- Porters Grange Primary School and Nursery 636m · 8 min walk
- Barons Court Primary School and Nursery 690m · 9 min walk
- Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery 822m · 10 min walk
- Victory Park Academy 1390m · 17 min walk
Transport Links
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- Deeping — Southend-on-Sea50
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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