South Esk Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £340,500, this is a premium entry point. Strong 47% 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 90), 47% 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%
Transport (100) and walkability (60) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 90), 47% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (30), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £340,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (48) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How Life Works Here
South Esk 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. The closest is Akro Pharmacy (pharmacy, 17m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (South Esk Road) is 67m away. The median property price is £340,500, with strong growth of 47% over five years. Based on 56 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. The local area has a moderate population, with a high proportion of rented accommodation, with larger households suggesting families. There are 25 schools within 2 km, 25 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 219m away. Note that above-average crime in the area may offset the school accessibility for families. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 59 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 18% 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: 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 South Esk Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Gym Spot 646m · 8 min walk
- Regal Boxing 664m · 8 min walk
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 713m · 9 min walk
- Plashet Park Bowling Club 767m · 10 min walk
- The Reformery 1123m · 14 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newham Talking Therapies 314m · 4 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 573m · 7 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 630m · 8 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 1838m · 23 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1864m · 23 min walk
libraries (3)
- Green Street Library 698m · 9 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1005m · 13 min walk
- The Gate Library 1043m · 13 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dorset Road Community Garden 483m · 6 min walk
- Plashet Park 670m · 8 min walk
- Priory Park 969m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- William Davies Primary School 219m · 3 min walk
- Shaftesbury Primary School 322m · 4 min walk
- Sandringham Primary School 481m · 6 min walk
- St Stephen's Nursery School 565m · 7 min walk
- St Stephen's Primary School 565m · 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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