Merlin Close
Thurrock, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (45), environment (35), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £208,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (50) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Merlin Close is located in Thurrock, near Chafford Hundred. Crime is around average for the area, with 127 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 52% of reported crimes. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is Chafford Hundred Dental Care (dentist, 71m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 95m away. The median property price is £208,000, with a slight decline of 6% 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 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Merlin Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Bannatyne's Health Club 878m · 11 min walk
- Lakeside Karting 1299m · 16 min walk
- Arena Essex Raceway 1543m · 19 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grays Library 1862m · 23 min walk
- Grays Central 1872m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve 614m · 8 min walk
- Davy Down Riverside Park 1125m · 14 min walk
- East Street Park 1555m · 19 min walk
schools (5)
- Tudor Court Primary School 671m · 8 min walk
- Warren Primary School 763m · 10 min walk
- Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 1258m · 16 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Chafford Hundred 1258m · 16 min walk
- Harris Primary Academy Mayflower 1258m · 16 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Walpole Close — Thurrock53
- Harvey — Thurrock51
- Ridgeway — Thurrock52
- Connaught Avenue — Thurrock52
- The Close — Thurrock51
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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