Lower Lea Crossing
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.
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 10. 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 — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
How Life Works Here
Lower Lea Crossing is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 384 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 116 violent offences were recorded (30% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Layers (bakery, 168m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Leamouth / Orchard Place) is 149m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 7 schools within 2 km, 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (river flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Overall, this street scores 54 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)
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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Lower Lea Crossing, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Rise Climbing 398m · 5 min walk
- Peacock Gym 437m · 6 min walk
- The Gym 593m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 559m · 7 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 711m · 9 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 716m · 9 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 1888m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 800m · 10 min walk
- Canning Town Library 929m · 12 min walk
- Custom House Library 1754m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Bow Creek Ecology Park 364m · 4 min walk
- Keir Hardie Park 593m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- St Luke's Primary School 577m · 7 min walk
- Hallsville Primary School 717m · 9 min walk
- Keir Hardie Primary School 1170m · 15 min walk
- Star Primary School 1268m · 16 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1548m · 19 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.
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