Howard Road
Uttlesford, Essex, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for investors (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 34% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
Weak across environment (35), safety (45), or school access (65). Not ideal for children.
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%
Moderate investment case — 34% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
At £355,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £355,000 based on only 4 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Howard Road is located in Uttlesford, near Saffron Walden, Essex. Crime is around average for the area, with 81 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 74% 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 133m away (bus). Rail links may require a connecting journey. The median property price is £355,000, with strong growth of 34% over five years. Based on 4 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 4 schools within 2 km, 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and families. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 4 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Howard Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- PureGym 1786m · 22 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Saffron Walden Community Hospital (no A&E) 753m · 9 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Common 511m · 6 min walk
- Bridge End Garden 819m · 10 min walk
- Audley End Estate 1971m · 25 min walk
schools (5)
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 582m · 7 min walk
- R A Butler Infant School 857m · 11 min walk
- R A Butler Junior School 857m · 11 min walk
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden 1005m · 13 min walk
- Saffron Walden County High School 1696m · 21 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.
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