Durban Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £310,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 112% growth over 5 years supports the investment case.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 112% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: 112% 5-year growth.
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 £310,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Durban Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 293 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (West Ham Rail Station) is 81m away. The median property price is £310,000, with exceptional growth of 112% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 493m away. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 54 out of 100 for liveability.
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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Durban Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Strength Ambassadors 282m · 4 min walk
- The Gym 1463m · 18 min walk
hospitals (4)
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 938m · 12 min walk
- St Mary’s Medical Centre 1120m · 14 min walk
- Moorfields at Stratford 1390m · 17 min walk
- Northway Clinic 1511m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- Canning Town Library 1228m · 15 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1318m · 16 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1325m · 17 min walk
- Stratford Library 1647m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Long Wall Ecology Garden 499m · 6 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 548m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 493m · 6 min walk
- Star Primary School 761m · 10 min walk
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre 838m · 10 min walk
- West Ham Church Primary School 1034m · 13 min walk
- John F Kennedy Special School 1120m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Newland Street — Newham54
- Winifred Street — Newham54
- Founder Close — Newham54
- Savoy Close — Newham54
- Atlantis Avenue — Newham54
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.