Wharf Road South
Thurrock, England
Reality check: At £290,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 42% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth.
Safety (25), environment (30), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
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%
Strong case: 42% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (30), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £290,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (30) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 20 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
Prices grew 42% over 5 years, but environment scores only 30/100. Growth may not be sustainable without local improvements.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Wharf Road South is located in Thurrock, near Grays. Crime is a significant concern, with 353 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (33% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Wharf (pub, 72m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Aldi) is 241m away. The median property price is £290,000, with strong growth of 42% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 335m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 42 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Wharf Road South, with detailed information for each.
hospitals (2)
- Thurrock Health Centre 593m · 7 min walk
- Grays Health Centre 780m · 10 min walk
libraries (2)
- Grays Central 830m · 10 min walk
- Grays Library 843m · 10 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- East Street Park 771m · 10 min walk
- Grays Beach Riverside Park 918m · 12 min walk
- Grays Town Park 1055m · 13 min walk
- Falcon Wood 1104m · 14 min walk
- Chafford Gorges Nature Reserve 1394m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Thames Park Secondary School 335m · 4 min walk
- Belmont Castle Academy 363m · 4 min walk
- Grays Convent High School 1369m · 17 min walk
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 1610m · 20 min walk
- Tudor Court Primary School 1986m · 25 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Seymour Road — Thurrock43
- Church Lane — Thurrock47
- Wharf Road — Thurrock43
- The Limes — Thurrock50
- Harrisons Wharf — Thurrock50
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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