Osprey Close
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for investors (poor). Price data (£432,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 30. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
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%
At £432,500, this is likely out of reach for most 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.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £432,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
Median price £432,500 based on only 2 transactions. This may not reflect typical local housing — a few high-value sales can skew the median significantly.
How Life Works Here
Osprey Close is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 347 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Vehicle crime dominates reports. 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 (Dove Approach) is 58m away. The median property price is £432,500. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 19 schools within 2 km, 19 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 109m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. The data suggests this area could appeal to young professionals. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. 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
Semi-Detached | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Osprey Close, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Newham Leisure Centre 828m · 10 min walk
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 866m · 11 min walk
- Royal Docks Watersports Centre 1010m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 707m · 9 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 726m · 9 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 915m · 11 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 1037m · 13 min walk
libraries (2)
- Beckton Library 620m · 8 min walk
- Custom House Library 1060m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Beckton District Park 290m · 4 min walk
- King George V Park 546m · 7 min walk
- Brampton Park 886m · 11 min walk
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 1000m · 12 min walk
- New Beckton Park 1030m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 109m · 1 min walk
- Roman Road Primary School 557m · 7 min walk
- Brampton Manor Academy 557m · 7 min walk
- Kingsford Community School 636m · 8 min walk
- Brampton Primary School 980m · 12 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.