Drew Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (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 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 (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £270,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (66) 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Drew Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other crime dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Pret A Manger (fast food, 162m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (London City Airport DLR Station) is 141m away. The median property price is £270,000. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 3 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 44m 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)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Drew Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Royal Docks Watersports Centre 631m · 8 min walk
- Newham Leisure Centre 1915m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Royal Wharf Clinic 1179m · 15 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1924m · 24 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1977m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- North Woolwich Library 1138m · 14 min walk
- Beckton Library 1450m · 18 min walk
- Custom House Library 1651m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Tate Park 151m · 2 min walk
- Bombardier Beetle Relocation Area 784m · 10 min walk
- Thames Barrier Park 911m · 11 min walk
- Green Dock 966m · 12 min walk
- King George V Park 1215m · 15 min walk
schools (5)
- Drew Primary School 45m · 1 min walk
- Scott Wilkie Primary School 1182m · 15 min walk
- Royal Docks Academy 1187m · 15 min walk
- Kingsford Community School 1385m · 17 min walk
- Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 1431m · 18 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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