Olive Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £350,102, this is a premium entry point. Modest 6% 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), 6% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 6% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), 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 (£350,102) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Olive Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 486 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 328 violent offences were recorded (67% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. 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 209m away. The median property price is £350,102, with moderate growth of 6% over five years. Based on 37 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 15 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 161m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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
Property Market
Terraced | 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 Olive Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Newham Leisure Centre 790m · 10 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 1161m · 14 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 341m · 4 min walk
- A&E Department 377m · 5 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 485m · 6 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 661m · 8 min walk
libraries (5)
- Plaistow Library 907m · 11 min walk
- Green Street Library 1167m · 15 min walk
- Custom House Library 1323m · 16 min walk
- East Ham Library 1706m · 21 min walk
- Beckton Library 1787m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Greenway 268m · 3 min walk
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 325m · 4 min walk
- Brampton Park 750m · 9 min walk
- Priory Park 970m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- New City Primary School 161m · 2 min walk
- Tunmarsh School 353m · 4 min walk
- Central Park Primary School 498m · 6 min walk
- Cumberland Community School 665m · 8 min walk
- Tollgate Primary School 733m · 9 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.