Chestnut Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £520,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 15% 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: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 15% 5-year growth.
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%
At £520,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Chestnut Avenue is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 211 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 35% of reported crimes. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Wanstead Park Rail Station) is 200m away. The median property price is £520,000, with strong growth of 15% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 185m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Chestnut Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Reformery 187m · 2 min walk
- The Gym Factory 289m · 4 min walk
- E7 Movement 557m · 7 min walk
- Regal Boxing 739m · 9 min walk
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 1284m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newham Talking Therapies 1037m · 13 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1603m · 20 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1849m · 23 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 1874m · 23 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1903m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- The Gate Library 536m · 7 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1247m · 16 min walk
- Green Street Library 1910m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Up Garden 570m · 7 min walk
- Forest Gate Community Garden 630m · 8 min walk
- Forest Lane Park 961m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Godwin Junior School 186m · 2 min walk
- Kay Rowe Nursery School 482m · 6 min walk
- Forest Gate Community School 583m · 7 min walk
- Odessa Infant School 786m · 10 min walk
- Sandringham Primary School 837m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
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- Suffolk Street — Newham60
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- Field Road — Newham59
- Forest Side — Newham59
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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