Ward 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.
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: liquid market (score 90).
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £380,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (65) help.
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
Ward Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 304 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 110 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Carpenters Practice (doctors, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Stratford High Street / Carpenters Road) is 30m away. The median property price is £380,000, with moderate growth of 5% over five years. Based on 35 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 17 schools within 2 km, 17 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 5 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 464m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 61 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 10% within its district. 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: hot
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Ward Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- City Bouldering Stratford 67m · 1 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 213m · 3 min walk
- Gym 1971 279m · 4 min walk
- Carpenters & Dockland Centre 326m · 4 min walk
- Stratford Padel Club 358m · 4 min walk
hospitals (4)
- St Mary’s Medical Centre 280m · 4 min walk
- Moorfields at Stratford 434m · 5 min walk
- West Ham Lane Health Centre 639m · 8 min walk
- Randox Health 656m · 8 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- Carpenters' Community Garden 185m · 2 min walk
- Channelsea Path 425m · 5 min walk
- Greenway 485m · 6 min walk
- Long Wall Ecology Garden 805m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- John F Kennedy Special School 466m · 6 min walk
- Bobby Moore Academy 767m · 10 min walk
- School 360 780m · 10 min walk
- Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery 887m · 11 min walk
- Sarah Bonnell School 959m · 12 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.