East Street
Uttlesford, Essex, England
Reality check: At £295,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 17% 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 90), 17% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (45) may concern parents.
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 90), 17% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£295,000) and connectivity (transport 40) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
East Street is located in Uttlesford, near Saffron Walden, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 141 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 48% of reported crimes. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is a Playground at 87m. The nearest transport stop is 163m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £295,000, with strong growth of 17% over five years. Based on 39 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 5 schools within 2 km, 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 283m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 12% within its district.
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
Terraced | Freehold | 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 East Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1441m · 18 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E) 890m · 11 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Common 118m · 2 min walk
- Bridge End Garden 694m · 9 min walk
- The Avenue 999m · 12 min walk
- Limefields Pit Nature Reserve 1120m · 14 min walk
- Audley End Estate 1624m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- R A Butler Infant School 283m · 4 min walk
- R A Butler Junior School 283m · 4 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden 441m · 6 min walk
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 508m · 6 min walk
- Saffron Walden County High School 1190m · 15 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Whitehill Place — Uttlesford53
- New Road — Uttlesford55
- Farmadine Grove — Uttlesford53
- The Avenue — Uttlesford54
- De Bohun Court — Uttlesford58
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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