Freeland Road
Tendring, Essex, England
Reality check: At £230,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family appeal narrows demand to singles and couples.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£230,000) and connectivity (transport 50) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Freeland Road is located in Tendring, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Crime is a significant concern, with 320 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 209 violent offences were recorded (65% of total). 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 193m away. The median property price is £230,000, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 3 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 property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 45 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: warm
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 Freeland Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (3)
- SET CAMHS 420m · 5 min walk
- The Clacton Ostopath Clinic 1081m · 14 min walk
- Ford Physiotherapy Clinic 1093m · 14 min walk
libraries (3)
- Clacton library 936m · 12 min walk
- Jaywick library 1907m · 24 min walk
- West Clacton library 1953m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 301m · 4 min walk
- Mediterranean Garden 357m · 4 min walk
- 1920s Garden 426m · 5 min walk
- The Rose Garden 489m · 6 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 547m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Alton Park Junior School 538m · 7 min walk
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 812m · 10 min walk
- Clacton Coastal Academy 1559m · 20 min walk
- Clacton County High School 1590m · 20 min walk
- White Hall Academy and Nursery 1719m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
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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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