Applewood Drive
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for investors (poor). Price data (£262,250) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£262,250) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £262,250 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Applewood Drive is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 683 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 360 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 245m away. The median property price is £262,250. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 59m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
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 | Leasehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 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 Applewood Drive, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Newham Leisure Centre 692m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 1164m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newham CAMHS 241m · 3 min walk
- A&E Department 550m · 7 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 621m · 8 min walk
libraries (5)
- Custom House Library 855m · 11 min walk
- Plaistow Library 952m · 12 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1093m · 14 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1200m · 15 min walk
- Green Street Library 1751m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Plaistow Park 567m · 7 min walk
- Ornamental Garden 592m · 7 min walk
- First Avenue Urban Wilderness Community Garden 643m · 8 min walk
- Canning Town Recreation Ground 644m · 8 min walk
- Greenway 651m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Kaizen Primary School 59m · 1 min walk
- Cumberland Community School 458m · 6 min walk
- Tunmarsh School 537m · 7 min walk
- Edith Kerrison Nursery School 699m · 9 min walk
- Rosetta Primary School 699m · 9 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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