Highland Street
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £435,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £435,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Highland Street is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 325 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 98 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is fitness_centre (fitness centre, 56m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Marshgate Lane) is 167m away. The median property price is £435,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 83 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 18 schools within 2 km, 18 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 320m 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. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. 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: hot
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 Highland Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- London Marathon Community Track 559m · 7 min walk
- Stratford Padel Club 607m · 8 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 727m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Mary’s Medical Centre 677m · 8 min walk
- Randox Health 1316m · 16 min walk
- Moorfields at Stratford 1367m · 17 min walk
- Stratford Donor Centre 1406m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Greenway 632m · 8 min walk
- Old Ford Island 759m · 10 min walk
- Carpenters' Community Garden 975m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- School 360 321m · 4 min walk
- Bobby Moore Academy 480m · 6 min walk
- John F Kennedy Special School 1367m · 17 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 1447m · 18 min walk
- Star Primary School 1850m · 23 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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