Nelson Street
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £387,500, this is a premium entry point. Modest 9% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) may concern parents.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 9% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £387,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
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.
How Life Works Here
Nelson Street is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 202 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Jude Street) is 149m away. The median property price is £387,500, with moderate growth of 9% over five years. Based on 52 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 10 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 4 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 346m away. 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. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 57 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | Market: hot
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 Nelson Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Peacock Gym 88m · 1 min walk
- Rise Climbing 100m · 1 min walk
- Sculpt & Sweat Studio 315m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Appleby Community Dental Department 344m · 4 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 349m · 4 min walk
- Northway Clinic 547m · 7 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 1660m · 21 min walk
libraries (3)
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 732m · 9 min walk
- Canning Town Library 840m · 10 min walk
- Custom House Library 1395m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Keir Hardie Park 251m · 3 min walk
- Royal Victoria Dock Floating Garden 669m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Luke's Primary School 347m · 4 min walk
- Hallsville Primary School 383m · 5 min walk
- Keir Hardie Primary School 887m · 11 min walk
- Star Primary School 1298m · 16 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1403m · 18 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Jude Street — Newham57
- Hanover Avenue — Newham57
- Gatcombe Road — Newham57
- Hoy Street — Newham57
- Emily Street — Newham57
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.