Curwen Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. 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.
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%
Moderate investment case — 5% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 £525,000, 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
Curwen 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 (Forest Gate/ Bective Road) is 157m away. The median property price is £525,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 9 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 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 311m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 16% 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: stable
Based on 9 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 Curwen Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Factory 259m · 3 min walk
- The Reformery 291m · 4 min walk
- E7 Movement 420m · 5 min walk
- Regal Boxing 778m · 10 min walk
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 1252m · 16 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newham Talking Therapies 1129m · 14 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1503m · 19 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 1772m · 22 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 1774m · 22 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1939m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- The Gate Library 510m · 6 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1383m · 17 min walk
- Green Street Library 1958m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- The Up Garden 433m · 5 min walk
- Forest Gate Community Garden 577m · 7 min walk
- Forest Lane Park 845m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Godwin Junior School 312m · 4 min walk
- Forest Gate Community School 502m · 6 min walk
- Kay Rowe Nursery School 511m · 6 min walk
- Odessa Infant School 666m · 8 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 701m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
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- Station Road — Newham59
- Sidney Road — Newham59
- Woodford Road — Newham59
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- Dames Road — 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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