Eric Close
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Strong school access and safe environment (40/100 safety) make this a solid family area.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £353,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (90) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Median price £353,000 based on only 13 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Eric Close is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 235 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 (Talbot Road) is 263m away. The median property price is £353,000, though prices have fallen 11% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 331m away. The profile suggests appeal to both families and young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 64 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 15% 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), 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Eric Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- E7 Movement 149m · 2 min walk
- The Gym Factory 496m · 6 min walk
- The Reformery 695m · 9 min walk
- Atherton Leisure Centre 955m · 12 min walk
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 1199m · 15 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1190m · 15 min walk
- Newham Talking Therapies 1442m · 18 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 1446m · 18 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 1448m · 18 min walk
- BPAS London East 1547m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- The Gate Library 613m · 8 min walk
- Stratford Library 1523m · 19 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1810m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Up Garden 25m · 0 min walk
- Wellington Road Open Space 271m · 3 min walk
- Forest Lane Park 502m · 6 min walk
- Forest Gate Community Garden 572m · 7 min walk
- Thorogood Gardens Community Garden 1020m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Odessa Infant School 331m · 4 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 366m · 5 min walk
- Forest Gate Community School 427m · 5 min walk
- Earlham Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- Kay Rowe Nursery School 745m · 9 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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