Glen Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 23% 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: 23% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
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: 23% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Glen Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 486 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 328 violent offences were recorded (67% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is pharmacy (pharmacy, 76m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 131m away. The median property price is £350,000, with strong growth of 23% over five years. Based on 9 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 257m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 50 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)
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: 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Glen Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Newham Leisure Centre 376m · 5 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 1567m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- A&E Department 98m · 1 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 122m · 2 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 145m · 2 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 330m · 4 min walk
libraries (5)
- Custom House Library 901m · 11 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1113m · 14 min walk
- Green Street Library 1575m · 20 min walk
- Beckton Library 1613m · 20 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1680m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Greenway 158m · 2 min walk
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 229m · 3 min walk
- Beckton District Park 778m · 10 min walk
- Canning Town Recreation Ground 828m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Cumberland Community School 257m · 3 min walk
- New City Primary School 284m · 4 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 312m · 4 min walk
- Tunmarsh School 421m · 5 min walk
- Kaizen Primary School 593m · 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.