Woodgrange Road
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. It works for professionals who prioritise location above all else. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
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%
Transport (90) and walkability (75) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — reasonable liquidity, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
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%
Possible first step at £236,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (90) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
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
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Woodgrange Road is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 501 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. 177 violent offences were recorded (35% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Daily amenities are excellent, with 7 facilities within walking distance, including atm (1), convenience (1), and greengrocer (1). The closest is Co-op Food (supermarket, 12m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Forest Gate Rail Station) is 38m away. The median property price is £236,000, though prices have fallen 16% over five years. Based on 53 transactions recorded since 2014. The market is highly active with frequent sales. 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 transit-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 62/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 49/100. 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)
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
Other | 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 Woodgrange Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- The Gym Factory 199m · 2 min walk
- The Reformery 427m · 5 min walk
- Regal Boxing 449m · 6 min walk
- E7 Movement 635m · 8 min walk
- Old Spotted Dog Ground 805m · 10 min walk
hospitals (5)
- Newham Talking Therapies 929m · 12 min walk
- Neighbourhood Health Hub 1170m · 15 min walk
- Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal Service 1441m · 18 min walk
- Newham Learning Disabilities Service 1442m · 18 min walk
- BPAS London East 1547m · 19 min walk
libraries (3)
- The Gate Library 76m · 1 min walk
- Manor Park Library 1432m · 18 min walk
- Green Street Library 1589m · 20 min walk
parks & green spaces (3)
- Forest Gate Community Garden 147m · 2 min walk
- The Up Garden 515m · 6 min walk
- Forest Lane Park 623m · 8 min walk
schools (5)
- Forest Gate Community School 183m · 2 min walk
- Kay Rowe Nursery School 239m · 3 min walk
- Godwin Junior School 498m · 6 min walk
- Odessa Infant School 498m · 6 min walk
- St James' CofE Junior School 518m · 6 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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