Fortis Close
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone. Price data (£280,000) is based on only 1 transaction 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 (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%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
Possible first step at £280,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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.
Only 1 transaction recorded. The £280,000 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Fortis Close is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 249 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Tree Road) is 135m away. The median property price is £280,000. Based on 1 transaction recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 148m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 1 transaction. 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Fortis Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Royal Docks Watersports Centre 740m · 9 min walk
- Newham Leisure Centre 797m · 10 min walk
- Royal Wharf Clubhouse 1438m · 18 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 930m · 12 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 999m · 12 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 1117m · 14 min walk
- Royal Wharf Clinic 1139m · 14 min walk
- A&E Department 1225m · 15 min walk
libraries (4)
- Custom House Library 307m · 4 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1580m · 20 min walk
- Beckton Library 1592m · 20 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1598m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Cundy Park 214m · 3 min walk
- King George V Park 508m · 6 min walk
- Canning Town Recreation Ground 533m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School 149m · 2 min walk
- Royal Docks Academy 181m · 2 min walk
- Scott Wilkie Primary School 312m · 4 min walk
- Edith Kerrison Nursery School 547m · 7 min walk
- Rosetta Primary School 547m · 7 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.
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