Kensington Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £470,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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 90), 20% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (40) may concern parents.
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 90), 20% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But environment (40) suggests noise or density, limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £470,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Kensington Avenue is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 110 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. Violent offences account for 36% of reported crimes. 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 (Browning Road (E12)) is 92m away. The median property price is £470,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 30 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 151m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 66 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 8% within 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), 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
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Kensington Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym Group 621m · 8 min walk
- The Gym 1033m · 13 min walk
- East Ham Leisure Centre 1124m · 14 min walk
- The Gym 1616m · 20 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 841m · 10 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 872m · 11 min walk
- Newham Talking Therapies 1312m · 16 min walk
libraries (3)
- East Ham Library 1034m · 13 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1082m · 14 min walk
- Green Street Library 1522m · 19 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Hathaway Crescent Park 488m · 6 min walk
- Plashet Park 643m · 8 min walk
- Barking Road Recreation Ground 1028m · 13 min walk
- Manor Park Community Garden 1227m · 15 min walk
- Edwardian Garden 1360m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Kensington Primary School 151m · 2 min walk
- Essex Primary School 415m · 5 min walk
- Plashet School 470m · 6 min walk
- Lathom Junior School 506m · 6 min walk
- Altmore Infant School 696m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fourth Avenue — Newham66
- Sherrard Road — Newham66
- Tenbury Close — Newham67
- Nigel Road — Newham67
- Albany Road — Newham66
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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