St Stephen's Road
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.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (26). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step — price and connectivity are acceptable but not outstanding.
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.
Daily access score 26/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
St Stephen's Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 473 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 St Stephen's Children's Centre (childcare, 70m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Walpole Road Upton Park) is 170m away. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 27 schools within 2 km, 27 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 12 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 99m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and first-time buyers. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability. 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
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from St Stephen's Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Upton Town Snooker & American Pool 307m · 4 min walk
- Gym Spot 421m · 5 min walk
- Plashet Park Bowling Club 702m · 9 min walk
- Regal Boxing 1050m · 13 min walk
hospitals (4)
- East Ham Care Centre 410m · 5 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 450m · 6 min walk
- Newham Talking Therapies 780m · 10 min walk
- Essex Lodge Surgery 1439m · 18 min walk
libraries (3)
- Green Street Library 280m · 4 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1255m · 16 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1388m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Dorset Road Community Garden 186m · 2 min walk
- Priory Park 517m · 6 min walk
- Plashet Park 640m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- St Stephen's Nursery School 99m · 1 min walk
- St Stephen's Primary School 99m · 1 min walk
- Shaftesbury Primary School 146m · 2 min walk
- William Davies Primary School 424m · 5 min walk
- St Edward's Catholic Primary School 604m · 8 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
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- Lettsom Walk — Newham53
- Ashburton Terrace — Newham53
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.