Orwell Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £312,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 64% 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: liquid market (score 70), 64% 5-year growth.
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%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 64% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £312,000, 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
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Orwell Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 306 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Theft from the person dominates reports. 97 violent offences were recorded (32% of total). 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 (Tudor Road (E6)) is 131m away. The median property price is £312,000, with exceptional growth of 64% over five years. Based on 15 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 30 schools within 2 km, 30 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 17 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 166m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 56 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), 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
Flat/Maisonette | Leasehold | 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 Orwell Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 381m · 5 min walk
- Gym Spot 577m · 7 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Essex Lodge Surgery 803m · 10 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 948m · 12 min walk
- A&E Department 1115m · 14 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 1126m · 14 min walk
libraries (4)
- Green Street Library 393m · 5 min walk
- Plaistow Library 699m · 9 min walk
- East Ham Library 1656m · 21 min walk
- The Gate Library 1848m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Priory Park 476m · 6 min walk
- Upperton Road Park 590m · 7 min walk
- Dorset Road Community Garden 615m · 8 min walk
- Plaistow Park 903m · 11 min walk
- Greenway 1032m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 167m · 2 min walk
- Plaistow Primary School 371m · 5 min walk
- Southern Road Primary School 440m · 6 min walk
- St Stephen's Nursery School 569m · 7 min walk
- St Stephen's Primary School 569m · 7 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.
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