Leather Gardens
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 30 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.
Workable for families, but safety (30) may concern parents.
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 data is decent (liquidity 50, market 55). but no clear growth trend limits upside.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (30).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £215,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (84) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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
Leather Gardens is located in Newham, near West Ham, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 208 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences are the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 43% of reports. 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 (Mitre Road) is 95m away. The median property price is £215,000. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Social housing makes up a significant share of properties. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 8 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 111m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. 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 first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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 5 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 Leather Gardens, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Strength Ambassadors 542m · 7 min walk
- City Bouldering Stratford 854m · 11 min walk
- PureGym 1052m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 344m · 4 min walk
- Moorfields at Stratford 846m · 11 min walk
- BPAS London East 940m · 12 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 992m · 12 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 996m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Stratford Library 1057m · 13 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1336m · 17 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1799m · 22 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1898m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Abbey Gardens 230m · 3 min walk
- Sandal Street Play Area 308m · 4 min walk
- Stratford Park 499m · 6 min walk
- Park Village Oasis 500m · 6 min walk
- Tennyson Gardens 593m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 111m · 1 min walk
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre 291m · 4 min walk
- West Ham Church Primary School 493m · 6 min walk
- John F Kennedy Special School 556m · 7 min walk
- Sarah Bonnell School 1036m · 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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