Lester Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. Price data (£456,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
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 (25) 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 score 55, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
At £456,500, 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.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £456,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £456,500 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Lester Avenue is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 317 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 109 violent offences were recorded (34% 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 (Godbold Road) is 205m away. The median property price is £456,500, with a slight decline of 8% over five years. Based on 2 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 14 schools within 2 km, 14 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 306m 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 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 families. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 53 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
Property Market
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Lester Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Strength Ambassadors 594m · 7 min walk
- The Gym 1004m · 12 min walk
- The Gym 1092m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 1051m · 13 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 1395m · 17 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 1606m · 20 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 1607m · 20 min walk
libraries (4)
- Canning Town Library 779m · 10 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 862m · 11 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1405m · 18 min walk
- Custom House Library 1972m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lloyd Rogers Garden 68m · 1 min walk
- Hermit Road Recreational Ground 451m · 6 min walk
- Infinity Pearl Garden 475m · 6 min walk
- Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden 499m · 6 min walk
- Star Park 540m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Star Primary School 306m · 4 min walk
- Grange Primary School 651m · 8 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 680m · 8 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 944m · 12 min walk
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre 1271m · 16 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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