Salmen Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £370,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 20% 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), 20% 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), 20% 5-year growth.
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 £370,000, 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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Salmen Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 449 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 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 and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Florence Road (E13)) is 151m away. The median property price is £370,000, with strong growth of 20% over five years. Based on 21 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 13 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 279m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 55 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
Flat/Maisonette | Freehold | 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 Salmen Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Strength Ambassadors 458m · 6 min walk
- Newham Boys Amateur Boxing Club 691m · 9 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Essex Lodge Surgery 789m · 10 min walk
- Newham CAMHS 893m · 11 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 1070m · 13 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1645m · 21 min walk
libraries (4)
- Plaistow Library 595m · 7 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1372m · 17 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1498m · 19 min walk
- Stratford Library 1704m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Daisy Parsons Memorial Garden 560m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Curwen Primary School 280m · 4 min walk
- Portway Primary School 449m · 6 min walk
- Grange Primary School 556m · 7 min walk
- Lister Community School 572m · 7 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 805m · 10 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.