James Road
Tendring, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for retirees (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
Weak across environment (9), safety (40), 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 20, walkability 25). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 4% growth, stable market. But car dependency narrows tenant pool, environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Safety (40), environment (9), and services (30) are all weak. Not suitable for retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£236,000) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Low walkability (25) and transport (20) narrow the pool of potential renters. Consider whether the yield justifies the risk.
Environment score 9/100 is low for a location with limited urban amenities. Nearby road noise, industrial activity, or air quality issues may affect quality of life.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
James Road is located in Tendring, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 272 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is shoplifting. Violent offences account for 38% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The nearest public transport is 513m away. The median property price is £236,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 6 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 359m away. The surrounding environment — limited green space and high density — may not suit families seeking a quieter setting. The data suggests this area could appeal to property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: stable
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 James Road, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- SET CAMHS 931m · 12 min walk
- Ford Physiotherapy Clinic 1136m · 14 min walk
- The Clacton Ostopath Clinic 1539m · 19 min walk
- Green Elms Health Centre 1560m · 20 min walk
libraries (3)
- West Clacton library 1237m · 16 min walk
- Clacton library 1299m · 16 min walk
- Jaywick library 1466m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 1003m · 12 min walk
- Mediterranean Garden 1041m · 13 min walk
- 1920s Garden 1092m · 14 min walk
- The Rose Garden 1140m · 14 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 1184m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 359m · 4 min walk
- Alton Park Junior School 438m · 6 min walk
- Clacton Coastal Academy 1278m · 16 min walk
- Ravens Academy 1371m · 17 min walk
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 1474m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Lyndhurst Road — Tendring41
- Diana Way — Tendring42
- Crown Road — Tendring43
- West Field Lane — Tendring41
- St Osyth Road West — Tendring39
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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