Churston Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £450,000, this is likely out of reach for most 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
Median price £450,000 based on only 11 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Churston Avenue is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 305 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 135 violent offences were recorded (44% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is community_centre (community centre, 70m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Churston Avenue) is 32m away. The median property price is £450,000, though prices have fallen 14% over five years. Based on 11 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 32 schools within 2 km, 32 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 16 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 137m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 53 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
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 Churston Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Gym Spot 212m · 3 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 431m · 5 min walk
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 717m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- East Ham Care Centre 1041m · 13 min walk
- Newham Talking Therapies 1065m · 13 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 1127m · 14 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 1594m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Green Street Library 459m · 6 min walk
- Plaistow Library 827m · 10 min walk
- The Gate Library 1275m · 16 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1822m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Dorset Road Community Garden 451m · 6 min walk
- Community Vegetable Garden 511m · 6 min walk
- Ornamental Gardens 585m · 7 min walk
- Iris Garden 613m · 8 min walk
- Plaistow Park 1191m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Upton Cross Primary School 137m · 2 min walk
- St Bonaventure's RC School 270m · 3 min walk
- Elmhurst Primary School 340m · 4 min walk
- St Angela's Ursuline School 533m · 7 min walk
- Plaistow Primary School 630m · 8 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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