Plaistow Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: A balanced street with no standout strengths or critical weaknesses. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Workable for families, but safety (40) may concern parents.
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 — reasonable liquidity, stable market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — walkable. But limited nearby services (16).
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £425,000, 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
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Plaistow Road is located in Newham, near West Ham, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 299 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Plaistow Barbers (hairdresser, 58m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Morley Road Plaistow) is 72m away. The median property price is £425,000, with a slight decline of 9% over five years. Based on 55 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 24 schools within 2 km, 24 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 300m away. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and families. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 63 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), 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Plaistow Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 330m · 4 min walk
- Strength Ambassadors 495m · 6 min walk
hospitals (4)
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 767m · 10 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 1242m · 16 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 1246m · 16 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1310m · 16 min walk
libraries (4)
- Plaistow Library 769m · 10 min walk
- Stratford Library 1372m · 17 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1657m · 21 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1777m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Park Village Oasis 318m · 4 min walk
- Lister Gardens 471m · 6 min walk
- Ornamental Gardens 684m · 8 min walk
- West Ham Park 722m · 9 min walk
- Infinity Pearl Garden 740m · 9 min walk
schools (5)
- Portway Primary School 301m · 4 min walk
- Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre 482m · 6 min walk
- Curwen Primary School 483m · 6 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 530m · 7 min walk
- West Ham Church Primary School 549m · 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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