Merrilees Crescent
Tendring, Essex, England
Reality check: At £212,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 44% 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 70), 44% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (30), safety (45), or school access (40). 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 70), 44% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (30), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £212,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (30) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 44% over 5 years, but environment scores only 30/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Merrilees Crescent is located in Tendring, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 90 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 49% 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 293m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £212,500, with strong growth of 44% over five years. Based on 26 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. There are 1 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The nearest school is just 455m away. 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 46 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: 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 Merrilees Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Seconds Out Gym 1294m · 16 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Ipswich Road Paddock 412m · 5 min walk
- Haven Gardens 1299m · 16 min walk
- Pickers Ditch Public Open Space 1633m · 20 min walk
- Carisbrooke Avenue Playing Fields 1657m · 21 min walk
- Holland Haven Country Park 1722m · 22 min walk
schools (5)
- Holland Haven Primary School 456m · 6 min walk
- Holland Park Primary School 1389m · 17 min walk
- Shorefields School 1637m · 20 min walk
- Burrsville Infant Academy 1965m · 25 min walk
- Great Clacton Church of England Junior School 1965m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
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- Pembroke Gardens — Tendring46
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- Byng Crescent — Tendring45
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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