South Crescent
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 158% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: 158% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £5,461,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
South Crescent is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 580 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Anti-social behaviour dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is The Cody Dock Bar (bar, 225m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (South Crescent Business Centre) is 202m away. The median property price is £5,461,000, with exceptional growth of 158% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 51/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 46/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
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
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
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 South Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 978m · 12 min walk
- Stratford Padel Club 1588m · 20 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Northway Clinic 1028m · 13 min walk
- St Mary’s Medical Centre 1646m · 21 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 1704m · 21 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 1887m · 24 min walk
libraries (2)
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1010m · 13 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1031m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Cody Dock 207m · 3 min walk
- Gas Light and Coke Company Memorial Garden 363m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Star Primary School 652m · 8 min walk
- School 360 1295m · 16 min walk
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1341m · 17 min walk
- St Luke's Primary School 1356m · 17 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 1503m · 19 min walk
Transport Links
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- The Green — Newham46
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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.