Samson Street
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £357,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 43% 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: 43% 5-year growth.
Workable for families, but safety (40) and noisy/dense environment (35) 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%
Strong case: 43% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (40), 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 £357,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
Samson Street is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is around average for the area, with 180 incidents in the past year. The most commonly reported category is anti-social behaviour. 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 (Samson Street) is 121m away. The median property price is £357,000, with strong growth of 43% over five years. Based on 11 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 33 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 18 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 240m away. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 60 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 11% within its district.
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 Samson Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Newham Boys Amateur Boxing Club 605m · 8 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 779m · 10 min walk
- Gym Spot 927m · 12 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Essex Lodge Surgery 431m · 5 min walk
- A&E Department 746m · 9 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 793m · 10 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 935m · 12 min walk
libraries (4)
- Plaistow Library 492m · 6 min walk
- Green Street Library 794m · 10 min walk
- Custom House Library 1667m · 21 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1917m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Plaistow Park 538m · 7 min walk
- Greenway 681m · 8 min walk
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 806m · 10 min walk
- Dorset Road Community Garden 1010m · 13 min walk
schools (5)
- Southern Road Primary School 240m · 3 min walk
- Plaistow Primary School 311m · 4 min walk
- Tunmarsh School 470m · 6 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 498m · 6 min walk
- New City Primary School 640m · 8 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.