Rothsay Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £287,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 37% 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: 37% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 30 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%
Strong case: 37% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £287,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Rothsay Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime rates are above average, with 289 incidents recorded in 12 months. Violence and sexual offences is the most frequent category. Violent offences make up 42% of 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 (South Esk Road) is 144m away. The median property price is £287,500, with strong growth of 37% over five years. Based on 14 transactions recorded since 2014. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 234m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 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)
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 Rothsay Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Gym Spot 528m · 7 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 597m · 8 min walk
- Regal Boxing 702m · 9 min walk
- Plashet Park Bowling Club 788m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newham Talking Therapies 423m · 5 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 558m · 7 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 615m · 8 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 1719m · 22 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1824m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Green Street Library 584m · 7 min walk
- The Gate Library 1077m · 14 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1123m · 14 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dorset Road Community Garden 365m · 5 min walk
- Plashet Park 696m · 9 min walk
- Priory Park 884m · 11 min walk
schools (5)
- Shaftesbury Primary School 234m · 3 min walk
- William Davies Primary School 263m · 3 min walk
- Elmhurst Primary School 393m · 5 min walk
- St Stephen's Nursery School 469m · 6 min walk
- St Stephen's Primary School 469m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Giralda Close — Newham50
- Vanbrugh Close — Newham50
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- Rutland Road — Newham56
- Teal Close — Newham51
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.