Oregon Avenue
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), 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 (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 90) 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 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Oregon Avenue is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 478 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. 160 violent offences were recorded (33% 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. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Seventh Avenue) is 107m away. The median property price is £350,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 10 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 15 schools within 2 km, 15 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 334m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 53 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
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 Oregon Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- The Gym 763m · 10 min walk
- Plashet Park Bowling Club 1622m · 20 min walk
- The Reformery 1749m · 22 min walk
- Regal Boxing 1926m · 24 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Newham Talking Therapies 1562m · 20 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1815m · 23 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1824m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Little Ilford Park 942m · 12 min walk
- Plashet Park 1601m · 20 min walk
schools (5)
- Sir John Heron Primary School 334m · 4 min walk
- Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre 362m · 4 min walk
- Sheringham Primary School 362m · 4 min walk
- Avenue Primary School 477m · 6 min walk
- St Winefride's RC Primary School 676m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Seventh Avenue — Newham53
- Rosher Close — Newham48
- Richmond Road — Newham47
- Torrens Road — Newham55
- Newman Road — Newham55
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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