Lawrence Street
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
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%
Moderate investment case — 8% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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 £311,250, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
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
Lawrence Street is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 314 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 122 violent offences were recorded (39% 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 (Rogers Road) is 260m away. The median property price is £311,250, with moderate growth of 8% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties, with larger households suggesting families. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 306m 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. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. 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)
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
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 Lawrence Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 387m · 5 min walk
- Rise Climbing 554m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 371m · 5 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 572m · 7 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 574m · 7 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 1050m · 13 min walk
libraries (4)
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 256m · 3 min walk
- Canning Town Library 268m · 3 min walk
- Custom House Library 1173m · 15 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1746m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Keir Hardie Park 480m · 6 min walk
- Hermit Road Recreational Ground 875m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- St Luke's Primary School 307m · 4 min walk
- Keir Hardie Primary School 415m · 5 min walk
- Hallsville Primary School 419m · 5 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 749m · 9 min walk
- Grange Primary School 992m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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- Jasper Road — Newham50
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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.