Saxstead Drive
Tendring, Essex, England
Reality check: At £220,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 24% 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), 24% 5-year growth.
Weak across environment (5), safety (45), or school access (45). Not ideal for children.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 40, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 24% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (5), 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 £220,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (40) or environment (5) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Prices grew 24% over 5 years, but environment scores only 5/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
How Life Works Here
Saxstead Drive is located in Tendring, near Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 124 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 62% 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 29m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £220,000, with strong growth of 24% over five years. Based on 22 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and 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 nearest school is just 339m 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. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. 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 Saxstead Drive, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Green Elms Health Centre 1785m · 22 min walk
- Ford Physiotherapy Clinic 1817m · 23 min walk
libraries (2)
- West Clacton library 541m · 7 min walk
- Jaywick library 1849m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Cranleigh Close Open Space 1334m · 17 min walk
- Crossways Park 1924m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Ravens Academy 340m · 4 min walk
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 719m · 9 min walk
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 1279m · 16 min walk
- Clacton Coastal Academy 1362m · 17 min walk
- Cann Hall Primary School 1636m · 20 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Saxmundham Way — Tendring47
- Shotley Close — Tendring45
- Tunstall Close — Tendring45
- Felixstowe Close — Tendring45
- Battisford Drive — 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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