Basil Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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 10. 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 (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Basil Avenue is located in Newham, near East Ham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 173 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 39% of reported crimes. 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 395m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 457m away. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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)
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Basil Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- East Ham Leisure Centre 658m · 8 min walk
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 1047m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1167m · 15 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1230m · 15 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1374m · 17 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1420m · 18 min walk
libraries (5)
- East Ham Library 828m · 10 min walk
- Beckton Library 1429m · 18 min walk
- Green Street Library 1467m · 18 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1783m · 22 min walk
- Custom House Library 1966m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Central Park 207m · 3 min walk
- Edwardian Garden 358m · 4 min walk
- Brampton Park 483m · 6 min walk
- East Ham Nature Reserve 856m · 11 min walk
- Beckton District Park 1138m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Brampton Primary School 458m · 6 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 584m · 7 min walk
- Hartley Primary School 632m · 8 min walk
- Roman Road Primary School 799m · 10 min walk
- Brampton Manor Academy 799m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Port Crescent — Newham51
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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