Lettsom Walk
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, 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 (32).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £235,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (77) may be a compromise.
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.
How Life Works Here
Lettsom Walk is located in Newham, near West Ham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 409 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is a Pitch at 27m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Plaistow Underground Station) is 56m away. The median property price is £235,000. Based on 3 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 23 schools within 2 km, 23 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 221m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 58 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: cooling
⚠ Based on only 3 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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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lettsom Walk, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 132m · 2 min walk
- Strength Ambassadors 583m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Essex Lodge Surgery 849m · 11 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 967m · 12 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 1057m · 13 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1451m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Plaistow Library 567m · 7 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1602m · 20 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1728m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Lister Gardens 353m · 4 min walk
- Park Village Oasis 480m · 6 min walk
- First Avenue Urban Wilderness Community Garden 661m · 8 min walk
- Ornamental Gardens 689m · 9 min walk
- Iris Garden 728m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Portway Primary School 221m · 3 min walk
- Curwen Primary School 283m · 4 min walk
- Lister Community School 490m · 6 min walk
- West Ham Church Primary School 720m · 9 min walk
- Grange Primary School 782m · 10 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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