Byford Close
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £287,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 30% 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: 30% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (25) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 30% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £287,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (94) 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.
How Life Works Here
Byford Close is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 310 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 97 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Stratford Park) is 223m away. The median property price is £287,500, with strong growth of 30% over five years. Based on 8 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 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 10 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 250m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. 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: stable
Based on 8 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Byford Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- PureGym 705m · 9 min walk
- Atherton Leisure Centre 779m · 10 min walk
- Strength Ambassadors 1063m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 317m · 4 min walk
- BPAS London East 442m · 6 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 451m · 6 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 455m · 6 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 582m · 7 min walk
libraries (3)
- Stratford Library 578m · 7 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1473m · 18 min walk
- The Gate Library 1556m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tennyson Gardens 80m · 1 min walk
- Stratford Park 168m · 2 min walk
- Park Village Oasis 490m · 6 min walk
- Sandal Street Play Area 495m · 6 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 753m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- West Ham Church Primary School 251m · 3 min walk
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre 365m · 5 min walk
- John F Kennedy Special School 403m · 5 min walk
- Sarah Bonnell School 483m · 6 min walk
- Park Primary School 529m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
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- Thorogood Gardens — Newham60
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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