Forty Acre Lane
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 walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Acceptable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £206,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (90) 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.
How Life Works Here
Forty Acre Lane is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (39% of total). 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 (Rogers Road) is 334m away. The median property price is £206,000. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 244m 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 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 Forty Acre Lane, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 562m · 7 min walk
- Rise Climbing 664m · 8 min walk
- Peacock Gym 788m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 546m · 7 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 594m · 7 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 597m · 8 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 907m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Canning Town Library 373m · 5 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 407m · 5 min walk
- Custom House Library 1017m · 13 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1632m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Gandhi Chaplin Memorial Garden 122m · 2 min walk
- Keir Hardie Park 544m · 7 min walk
- Ornamental Garden 635m · 8 min walk
- Hermit Road Recreational Ground 847m · 11 min walk
- Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden 959m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Keir Hardie Primary School 245m · 3 min walk
- St Luke's Primary School 423m · 5 min walk
- Hallsville Primary School 446m · 6 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 679m · 8 min walk
- Grange Primary School 927m · 12 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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