Melbourne Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for retirees (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 30 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%
Market data is decent (liquidity 70, market 70).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£321,600) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Melbourne Road is located in Newham, near East Ham, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 151 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 41% of reports. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 259m away. The median property price is £321,600, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 25 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. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 170m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. The area sits within Flood Zone 2 (sea flooding), indicating medium flood risk. It is worth checking the Environment Agency flood map for current details. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average.
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: warm
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 Melbourne Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- East Ham Leisure Centre 239m · 3 min walk
- Docklands Equestrian Centre 1282m · 16 min walk
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 1357m · 17 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1377m · 17 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1433m · 18 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1906m · 24 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1968m · 25 min walk
libraries (3)
- East Ham Library 227m · 3 min walk
- Green Street Library 1778m · 22 min walk
- Beckton Library 1845m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Edwardian Garden 424m · 5 min walk
- Central Park 548m · 7 min walk
- Barking Road Recreation Ground 621m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 170m · 2 min walk
- Nelson Primary School 221m · 3 min walk
- Oliver Thomas Nursery School 441m · 6 min walk
- Vicarage Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- Altmore Infant School 563m · 7 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Market Street — Newham45
- Elsenham Road — Newham50
- Melford Road — Newham44
- Monmouth Road — Newham46
- Holloway Road — Newham44
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.