Macdonald Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £565,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 68% 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: 68% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) 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%
Strong case: 68% 5-year growth.
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 £565,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Macdonald Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 216 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is violence and sexual offences. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Bignold Road) is 291m away. The median property price is £565,000, with exceptional growth of 68% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 21 schools within 2 km, 21 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 9 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 274m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 65 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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: stable
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 Macdonald Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- E7 Movement 280m · 4 min walk
- The Gym Factory 369m · 5 min walk
- The Reformery 599m · 8 min walk
- Atherton Leisure Centre 868m · 11 min walk
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 1059m · 13 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1135m · 14 min walk
- Newham Talking Therapies 1299m · 16 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 1400m · 18 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 1402m · 18 min walk
- BPAS London East 1505m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- The Gate Library 458m · 6 min walk
- Stratford Library 1493m · 19 min walk
- Green Street Library 1961m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- The Up Garden 131m · 2 min walk
- Wellington Road Open Space 225m · 3 min walk
- Forest Gate Community Garden 417m · 5 min walk
- Forest Lane Park 457m · 6 min walk
- Community Vegetable Garden 1459m · 18 min walk
schools (5)
- Forest Gate Community School 274m · 3 min walk
- Odessa Infant School 276m · 4 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 313m · 4 min walk
- Earlham Primary School 594m · 7 min walk
- Kay Rowe Nursery School 601m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
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- Dean Street — Newham66
- Station Road — Newham65
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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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