Gay Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for families (fair), least for investors (poor).
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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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 — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Gay Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 283 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 (Abbey Lane) is 332m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 342m 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. Overall, this street scores 50 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Gay Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Stratford Padel Club 364m · 5 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 494m · 6 min walk
- City Bouldering Stratford 629m · 8 min walk
- Gym 1971 803m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Mary’s Medical Centre 415m · 5 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 908m · 11 min walk
- Moorfields at Stratford 1034m · 13 min walk
- Randox Health 1271m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- Stratford Library 1407m · 18 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1893m · 24 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1949m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Greenway 174m · 2 min walk
- Long Wall Ecology Garden 317m · 4 min walk
- Channelsea Path 345m · 4 min walk
- Abbey Gardens 565m · 7 min walk
- Carpenters' Community Garden 799m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- School 360 344m · 4 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 799m · 10 min walk
- Bobby Moore Academy 869m · 11 min walk
- John F Kennedy Special School 904m · 11 min walk
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre 1060m · 13 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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