Kent Street
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £238,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 114% 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: 114% 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: 114% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£238,500) 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
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Kent Street is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 683 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 360 violent offences were recorded (53% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. 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 74m away. The median property price is £238,500, with exceptional growth of 114% over five years. Based on 9 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 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 18 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 55m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kent Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Newham Leisure Centre 752m · 9 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 1287m · 16 min walk
hospitals (4)
- A&E Department 328m · 4 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 346m · 4 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 460m · 6 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 506m · 6 min walk
libraries (5)
- Plaistow Library 691m · 9 min walk
- Custom House Library 1167m · 15 min walk
- Green Street Library 1303m · 16 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1536m · 19 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1652m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Greenway 341m · 4 min walk
- Plaistow Park 391m · 5 min walk
- Upperton Road Park 428m · 5 min walk
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 537m · 7 min walk
- Canning Town Recreation Ground 1014m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Tunmarsh School 55m · 1 min walk
- Kaizen Primary School 517m · 6 min walk
- Cumberland Community School 526m · 7 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 624m · 8 min walk
- Southern Road Primary School 625m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Surrey Street — Newham48
- Belgrave Road — Newham52
- Claps Gate Lane — Newham43
- Larch Close — Newham49
- Maybury Road — Newham45
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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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