Bedford Road
Tendring, Essex, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 63% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 63% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (32), safety (45), or school access (55). Not ideal for children.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 63% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (32), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£275,000) 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
Prices grew 63% over 5 years, but environment scores only 32/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Bedford Road is located in Tendring, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 105 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 52% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest transport stop is 219m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £275,000, with exceptional growth of 63% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The area has a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 48 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Detached | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Bedford Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Seconds Out Gym 1647m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ipswich Road Paddock 374m · 5 min walk
- Pickers Ditch Public Open Space 1392m · 17 min walk
- Haven Gardens 1695m · 21 min walk
- Burrsville Park Meadows 1733m · 22 min walk
- Carisbrooke Avenue Playing Fields 1803m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Holland Park Primary School 820m · 10 min walk
- Holland Haven Primary School 832m · 10 min walk
- Shorefields School 946m · 12 min walk
- Clacton County High School 1638m · 20 min walk
- Burrsville Infant Academy 1709m · 21 min walk
Transport Links
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- Minsmere Drive — Tendring48
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- Caterham Close — Tendring49
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.
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