Doherty Road
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 (fair). Price data (£280,000) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
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 (25) 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 — 103% growth, stable market. But slow market turnover.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £280,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (69) 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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £280,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Doherty Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 345 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 120 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is E13 Grill & Restaurant (restaurant, 26m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 70m away. The median property price is £280,000, with exceptional growth of 103% over five years. Based on 2 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 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 291m 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 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 property investors. Overall, this street scores 51 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Doherty Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 990m · 12 min walk
- Strength Ambassadors 1091m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newham CAMHS 250m · 3 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 711m · 9 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 1255m · 16 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 1260m · 16 min walk
libraries (5)
- Canning Town Library 790m · 10 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 912m · 11 min walk
- Plaistow Library 939m · 12 min walk
- Custom House Library 1105m · 14 min walk
- Green Street Library 1866m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- First Avenue Urban Wilderness Community Garden 456m · 6 min walk
- Hermit Road Recreational Ground 528m · 7 min walk
- Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden 549m · 7 min walk
- Gandhi Chaplin Memorial Garden 573m · 7 min walk
- Plaistow Park 613m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 292m · 4 min walk
- Kaizen Primary School 416m · 5 min walk
- Grange Primary School 417m · 5 min walk
- Keir Hardie Primary School 637m · 8 min walk
- Curwen Primary School 896m · 11 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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