Johnstone Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £255,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 18% 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), 18% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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), 18% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £255,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (60) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Johnstone Road is located in Newham, near East Ham, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 191 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 107m away. The median property price is £255,000, with strong growth of 18% over five years. Based on 25 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 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 322m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district.
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: 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 Johnstone Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 549m · 7 min walk
- Docklands Equestrian Centre 570m · 7 min walk
- East Ham Leisure Centre 924m · 12 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1469m · 18 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1513m · 19 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1963m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- East Ham Library 1020m · 13 min walk
- Beckton Library 1043m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- East Ham Nature Reserve 253m · 3 min walk
- Gooseley Playing Field 428m · 5 min walk
- Central Park 692m · 9 min walk
- Edwardian Garden 761m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Vicarage Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Oliver Thomas Nursery School 626m · 8 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 678m · 8 min walk
- Horizon Academy 742m · 9 min walk
- North Beckton Primary School 821m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Frinton Road — Newham48
- Lichfield Road — Newham48
- Monmouth Road — Newham46
- Market Street — Newham45
- Elsenham Road — Newham50
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.