Wesley Avenue
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: At £350,000, this is a premium entry point. Modest 4% growth over 5 years.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 90).
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: liquid market (score 90).
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 £350,000, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (30) 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.
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
Wesley Avenue 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 222m away. The median property price is £350,000, with moderate growth of 4% over five years. Based on 111 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 13 schools within 2 km, 13 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 6 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 193m 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 property investors. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 50 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: hot
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 Wesley Avenue, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- Wakeup Docklands 465m · 6 min walk
- Royal Wharf Clubhouse 615m · 8 min walk
- Sculpt & Sweat Studio 684m · 9 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Royal Wharf Clinic 516m · 6 min walk
- Appleby Community Dental Department 839m · 10 min walk
- The Appleby Centre 840m · 10 min walk
- Northway Clinic 1494m · 19 min walk
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 1937m · 24 min walk
libraries (3)
- Custom House Library 1214m · 15 min walk
- Custom House and Canning Town Community Neighbourhood Centre and Library 1601m · 20 min walk
- Canning Town Library 1665m · 21 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Royal Victoria Dock Floating Garden 351m · 4 min walk
- Lyle Park 465m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Britannia Village Primary School 193m · 2 min walk
- Oasis Academy Silvertown 315m · 4 min walk
- Royal Wharf Primary School 519m · 6 min walk
- St Joachim's Catholic Primary School 914m · 11 min walk
- Hallsville Primary School 988m · 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.