Southchurch Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 16% 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: 16% 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 walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 16% 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%
Price (£350,000) and connectivity (transport 60) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
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.
High flood risk. Specialist insurance likely required. Check Environment Agency flood maps before purchasing.
Flood risk score 20/100. Specialist insurance required. This significantly affects resale value and mortgage options.
How Life Works Here
Southchurch Road is located in Newham, near East Ham, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 347 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 121 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 238m away. The median property price is £350,000, with strong growth of 16% over five years. Based on 13 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 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 127m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street falls within Flood Zone 3 — a high-risk area for flooding from sea sources. Specialist flood insurance and any necessary mitigation should be factored into a purchase decision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 43 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
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 Southchurch Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- East Ham Leisure Centre 382m · 5 min walk
- Docklands Equestrian Centre 1068m · 13 min walk
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 1124m · 14 min walk
hospitals (3)
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1514m · 19 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1570m · 20 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 1742m · 22 min walk
libraries (3)
- East Ham Library 447m · 6 min walk
- Beckton Library 1612m · 20 min walk
- Green Street Library 1841m · 23 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Edwardian Garden 387m · 5 min walk
- Central Park 452m · 6 min walk
- Gooseley Playing Field 714m · 9 min walk
- East Ham Nature Reserve 829m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- St Michael's Catholic Primary School 127m · 2 min walk
- Vicarage Primary School 301m · 4 min walk
- Oliver Thomas Nursery School 357m · 4 min walk
- Horizon Academy 421m · 5 min walk
- Nelson Primary School 444m · 6 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Gooseley Lane — Newham44
- Folkestone Road — Newham42
- Tilbury Road — Newham47
- Yarrow Crescent — Newham47
- Sheerwater Road — Newham45
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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