Latimer Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £378,800, this is a premium entry point. Strong 19% 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), 19% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £378,800, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Latimer Avenue is located in Newham, near East Ham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 347 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Uthayans Food And Wine (convenience, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Altmore Avenue) is 253m away. The median property price is £378,800, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 26 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 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 95m 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 57 out of 100 for liveability. 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Latimer Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- The Gym 359m · 4 min walk
- East Ham Leisure Centre 367m · 5 min walk
- The Gym Group 476m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 998m · 12 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1054m · 13 min walk
- Newham Talking Therapies 1798m · 22 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 1994m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- East Ham Library 261m · 3 min walk
- Green Street Library 1530m · 19 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1806m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barking Road Recreation Ground 559m · 7 min walk
- Edwardian Garden 645m · 8 min walk
- Miers Close Wildlife Area 698m · 9 min walk
- Central Park 796m · 10 min walk
- Hathaway Crescent Park 1049m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Altmore Infant School 95m · 1 min walk
- Nelson Primary School 387m · 5 min walk
- Lathom Junior School 421m · 5 min walk
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 596m · 8 min walk
- Kensington Primary School 776m · 10 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Thunderer Street — Newham50
- Terrace Road — Newham59
- Hyde Close — Newham57
- Richard House Drive — Newham55
- Upton Park Road — Newham57
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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