Columbia Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £355,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £355,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £355,000 based on only 1 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Columbia Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 567 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 184 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 (Rokeby School) is 153m away. The median property price is £355,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from river and sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 46/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 38/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Columbia Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 651m · 8 min walk
- Rise Climbing 1000m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 672m · 8 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 768m · 10 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 1016m · 13 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 1019m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Canning Town Library 299m · 4 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 429m · 5 min walk
- Custom House Library 1326m · 17 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1356m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Hermit Road Recreational Ground 419m · 5 min walk
- Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden 542m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 327m · 4 min walk
- Star Primary School 526m · 7 min walk
- Grange Primary School 551m · 7 min walk
- Keir Hardie Primary School 587m · 7 min walk
- St Luke's Primary School 757m · 10 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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