Washford Gardens
Tendring, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for families (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market.
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 (£313,500) 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
Washford Gardens 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 376m away. The median property price is £313,500, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 14 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. The nearest school is just 286m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 44 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Washford Gardens, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (4)
- SET CAMHS 494m · 6 min walk
- Ford Physiotherapy Clinic 961m · 12 min walk
- The Clacton Ostopath Clinic 1148m · 14 min walk
- Green Elms Health Centre 1919m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Clacton library 945m · 12 min walk
- West Clacton library 1698m · 21 min walk
- Jaywick library 1794m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Sensory Garden 542m · 7 min walk
- Mediterranean Garden 578m · 7 min walk
- 1920s Garden 628m · 8 min walk
- The Rose Garden 678m · 8 min walk
- Garden of Remembrance 725m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Alton Park Junior School 287m · 4 min walk
- Oakwood Infant and Nursery School 536m · 7 min walk
- Clacton Coastal Academy 1339m · 17 min walk
- White Hall Academy and Nursery 1542m · 19 min walk
- St Clare's Catholic Primary School 1754m · 22 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Wash Lane — Tendring44
- Freeland Road — Tendring45
- St Clair Close — Tendring40
- Coan Avenue — Tendring42
- Uplands Road — Tendring42
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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