Connaught Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
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 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%
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 60). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £246,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (55) 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.
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.
How Life Works Here
Connaught Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 404 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Vehicle crime dominates reports. 126 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (Constance Street) is 132m away. The median property price is £246,500. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 270m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from 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. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for 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), 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
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
See properties available on this street
We don't list properties ourselves. Search Connaught Road in Newham on these portals:
Streetary is independent — we don't earn commissions from these portals.
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Connaught Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Royal Docks Watersports Centre 520m · 6 min walk
- Royal Wharf Clubhouse 1186m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Wharf Clinic 939m · 12 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1870m · 23 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1928m · 24 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 1998m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- North Woolwich Library 1374m · 17 min walk
- Custom House Library 1513m · 19 min walk
- Beckton Library 1571m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tate Park 341m · 4 min walk
- Bombardier Beetle Relocation Area 567m · 7 min walk
- Thames Barrier Park 681m · 8 min walk
- Green Dock 730m · 9 min walk
- King George V Park 1150m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Drew Primary School 271m · 3 min walk
- Royal Docks Academy 1042m · 13 min walk
- Scott Wilkie Primary School 1076m · 14 min walk
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School 1284m · 16 min walk
- Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 1437m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Camel Road — Newham49
- Magellan Boulevard — Newham49
- Sugar House Lane — Newham50
- Bowyer Close — Newham45
- Barbers Road — Newham49
Data Transparency
View all data sources
- 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.
Data updated: