Leonard Street
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £380,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 29% 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: 29% 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: 29% 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 (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £380,000, 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.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Leonard Street is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 352 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Other crime dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Big Penny Brews (cafe, 173m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (London City Airport) is 100m away. The median property price is £380,000, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 2 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 138m 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 sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 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 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Leonard Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Royal Docks Watersports Centre 793m · 10 min walk
libraries (3)
- North Woolwich Library 966m · 12 min walk
- Beckton Library 1461m · 18 min walk
- Custom House Library 1812m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Thames Barrier Park 1052m · 13 min walk
- New Beckton Park 1109m · 14 min walk
- King George V Park 1350m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Drew Primary School 139m · 2 min walk
- London Design and Engineering UTC 1136m · 14 min walk
- Scott Wilkie Primary School 1335m · 17 min walk
- Kingsford Community School 1392m · 17 min walk
- Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 1525m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Ladysmith Road — Newham47
- Hyde Close — Newham52
- Peloton Avenue — Newham52
- Waghorn Road — Newham52
- Litchfield Avenue — Newham46
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.