Kingsford Way
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (32). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
How Life Works Here
Kingsford Way is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 403 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 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. The closest is Our Newham Learning & Skills (college, 62m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Kingsford Way) is 72m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 136m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 50 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), 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Kingsford Way, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Docklands Equestrian Centre 784m · 10 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1304m · 16 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1305m · 16 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 1472m · 18 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 1566m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Beckton Library 69m · 1 min walk
- North Woolwich Library 1693m · 21 min walk
- Custom House Library 1700m · 21 min walk
- East Ham Library 1981m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- New Beckton Park 592m · 7 min walk
- East Ham Nature Reserve 736m · 9 min walk
- Beckton District Park 856m · 11 min walk
- Williams Green 904m · 11 min walk
- The Green 1086m · 14 min walk
schools (5)
- Kingsford Community School 136m · 2 min walk
- North Beckton Primary School 157m · 2 min walk
- Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 759m · 10 min walk
- Winsor Primary School 836m · 10 min walk
- London Design and Engineering UTC 1024m · 13 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. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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