Kimberley Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £410,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 13% 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: 13% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 13% 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 £410,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Kimberley Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 317 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 109 violent offences were recorded (34% of total). 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 (Stephens Court) is 80m away. The median property price is £410,000, with moderate growth of 13% over five years. Based on 8 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. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 315m 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 8 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 Kimberley Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Strength Ambassadors 715m · 9 min walk
- The Gym 858m · 11 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 897m · 11 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 911m · 11 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 1372m · 17 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 1374m · 17 min walk
libraries (4)
- Canning Town Library 564m · 7 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 673m · 8 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1279m · 16 min walk
- Custom House Library 1678m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Hermit Road Recreational Ground 225m · 3 min walk
- Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden 335m · 4 min walk
- Star Park 484m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Star Primary School 316m · 4 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 403m · 5 min walk
- Grange Primary School 450m · 6 min walk
- St Luke's Primary School 1076m · 14 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 1126m · 14 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Tollgate Road — Newham49
- Woodhatch Close — Newham49
- Maiden Road — Newham47
- Abercrombie Road — Newham51
- Chatsworth Road — Newham54
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.