Vale Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
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: liquid market (score 70), 19% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £467,500, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Vale Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 534 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 222 violent offences were recorded (42% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub 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 (Woodgrange Road) is 125m away. The median property price is £467,500, with strong growth of 19% over five years. Based on 20 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 56/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
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: warm
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 Vale Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (4)
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 553m · 7 min walk
- The Gym Factory 597m · 8 min walk
- The Reformery 689m · 9 min walk
- Gym Spot 895m · 11 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newham Talking Therapies 624m · 8 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1237m · 16 min walk
- East Ham Care Centre 1276m · 16 min walk
- Shrewsbury Community Dental Department 1333m · 17 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 1485m · 19 min walk
libraries (4)
- The Gate Library 380m · 5 min walk
- Green Street Library 1133m · 14 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1317m · 16 min walk
- Plaistow Library 1716m · 22 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Forest Gate Community Garden 432m · 5 min walk
- Community Vegetable Garden 886m · 11 min walk
- Dorset Road Community Garden 929m · 12 min walk
- The Up Garden 964m · 12 min walk
- Iris Garden 981m · 12 min walk
schools (5)
- Kay Rowe Nursery School 355m · 4 min walk
- St Angela's Ursuline School 405m · 5 min walk
- Forest Gate Community School 575m · 7 min walk
- Stratford School Academy 629m · 8 min walk
- Elmhurst Primary School 666m · 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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