Torrens Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £485,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 12% 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: 12% 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 some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 12% 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 £485,000, 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.
How Life Works Here
Torrens Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 469 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. 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 links nearby. The nearest stop (Atherton Leisure Centre) is 204m away. The median property price is £485,000, with moderate growth of 12% over five years. Based on 14 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 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 339m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Overall, this street scores 55 out of 100 for liveability, above 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
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 Torrens Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Atherton Leisure Centre 268m · 3 min walk
- CorePower Yoga 745m · 9 min walk
- PureGym 778m · 10 min walk
- Muscle Basin Gym 794m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 125m · 2 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 391m · 5 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 393m · 5 min walk
- BPAS London East 497m · 6 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 977m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Stratford Library 512m · 6 min walk
- The Gate Library 1059m · 13 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1911m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Forest Lane Park 564m · 7 min walk
- West Ham Park 789m · 10 min walk
- Stratford Park 805m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Sarah Bonnell School 340m · 4 min walk
- Park Primary School 366m · 5 min walk
- Earlham Primary School 442m · 6 min walk
- St Francis' Catholic Primary School 547m · 7 min walk
- Maryland Primary School 655m · 8 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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