Hameway
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £302,750, this is a premium entry point. Strong 41% 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: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 25 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: liquid market (score 70), 41% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £302,750, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates 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
Hameway is located in Newham, near East Ham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 358 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 (Masefield Gardens) is 134m away. The median property price is £302,750, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 16 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 16 schools within 2 km, 16 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 468m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 49 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | Market: warm
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 Hameway, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Docklands Equestrian Centre 302m · 4 min walk
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 496m · 6 min walk
- East Ham Leisure Centre 1144m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1667m · 21 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1705m · 21 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 1756m · 22 min walk
libraries (2)
- Beckton Library 984m · 12 min walk
- East Ham Library 1211m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Gooseley Playing Field 240m · 3 min walk
- East Ham Nature Reserve 248m · 3 min walk
- Central Park 971m · 12 min walk
- Edwardian Garden 1024m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Vicarage Primary School 469m · 6 min walk
- Oliver Thomas Nursery School 679m · 8 min walk
- North Beckton Primary School 765m · 10 min walk
- Horizon Academy 783m · 10 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 888m · 11 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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