Ark Avenue
Thurrock, England
Reality check: At £285,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
Workable for families, but safety (45) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£285,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Ark Avenue is located in Thurrock, near Grays. Crime is around average for the area, with 96 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 54% 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 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £285,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 33 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Larger household sizes suggest a family-oriented community. There are 8 schools within 2 km, 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 364m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, above 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)
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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Ark Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Impulse Lesuire 1698m · 21 min walk
- Bannatyne's Health Club 1836m · 23 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Grays Health Centre 1376m · 17 min walk
- Thurrock Community Hospital 1395m · 17 min walk
- Thurrock Health Centre 1675m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Grays Library 1381m · 17 min walk
- Grays Central 1397m · 18 min walk
- Blackshots 1547m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve 1238m · 16 min walk
- Grays Town Park 1558m · 20 min walk
- The Dip-In 1782m · 22 min walk
- East Street Park 1901m · 24 min walk
schools (5)
- Tudor Court Primary School 365m · 5 min walk
- The Hathaway Academy 698m · 9 min walk
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 908m · 11 min walk
- Stifford Clays Primary School 1100m · 14 min walk
- Thames Park Secondary School 1506m · 19 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.