Southey Mews
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Good connectivity and walkability suit a professional lifestyle. Safety score of 25 is worth considering, especially at night. The environment (35/100) is urban and dense — not for everyone.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (100) and walkability (75) are strong. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 54% 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 £449,000, this is likely out of reach for most 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
Southey Mews is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 333 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 102 violent offences were recorded (31% of total). 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 (West Silvertown DLR Station) is 232m away. The median property price is £449,000, with exceptional growth of 54% over five years. Based on 13 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 12 schools within 2 km, 12 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 267m 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 young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 49 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. 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 | Leasehold | 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 Southey Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Wakeup Docklands 382m · 5 min walk
- Sculpt & Sweat Studio 607m · 8 min walk
- Royal Wharf Clubhouse 666m · 8 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Royal Wharf Clinic 593m · 7 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 781m · 10 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 783m · 10 min walk
- Northway Clinic 1427m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Custom House Library 1234m · 15 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1542m · 19 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1609m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Royal Victoria Dock Floating Garden 294m · 4 min walk
- Lyle Park 493m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Britannia Village Primary School 267m · 3 min walk
- Oasis Academy Silvertown 382m · 5 min walk
- Royal Wharf Primary School 582m · 7 min walk
- Hallsville Primary School 933m · 12 min walk
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School 945m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Pankhurst Avenue — Newham49
- De Quincey Mews — Newham49
- Mill Road — Newham50
- Portsmouth Mews — Newham50
- Lett Road — Newham46
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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