Carolina Close
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
Safety score of 25 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, 4% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £280,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Carolina Close is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Bromley Cafe (cafe, 46m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Maryland Rail Station) is 171m away. The median property price is £280,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 135m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% within 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)
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: warm
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 Carolina Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Muscle Basin Gym 398m · 5 min walk
- CorePower Yoga 412m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 598m · 8 min walk
- PureGym 652m · 8 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 532m · 7 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 564m · 7 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 568m · 7 min walk
- BPAS London East 609m · 8 min walk
- Moorfields at Stratford 852m · 11 min walk
libraries (2)
- Stratford Library 502m · 6 min walk
- The Gate Library 1411m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Chandos Road Open Space 532m · 7 min walk
- Major Road Open Space 616m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Francis' Catholic Primary School 135m · 2 min walk
- Colegrave Primary School 264m · 3 min walk
- Ronald Openshaw Nursery School 343m · 4 min walk
- Education Links 423m · 5 min walk
- Sarah Bonnell School 534m · 7 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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