Yarrow Crescent
Newham, Greater London, England
Reality check: Investment fundamentals look strong on paper. Price data (£567,500) is based on only 2 transactions and may not be reliable.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Moderate investment case — 29% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Limited connectivity (transport 60, walkability 45). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 29% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal, slow market turnover.
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%
Out of reach (£567,500) or poorly connected (transport 60). Not viable as a first purchase.
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.
Only 2 transactions recorded. The £567,500 median is not statistically reliable and may reflect unusual sales.
How Life Works Here
Yarrow Crescent is located in Newham, near London, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 407 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Drugs 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. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus and tram stops within reach. The nearest is about 119m away. The median property price is £567,500, with strong growth of 29% over five years. Based on 2 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. There are 20 schools within 2 km, 20 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 7 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 205m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both property investors and young professionals. Overall, this street scores 47 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
Terraced | Freehold | Market: cooling
⚠ Based on only 2 transactions. Market data has low statistical confidence for this street.
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 Yarrow Crescent, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (3)
- West Ham United Foundation Community Hub 792m · 10 min walk
- Newham Leisure Centre 795m · 10 min walk
- Royal Docks Watersports Centre 1170m · 15 min walk
hospitals (4)
- Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health 642m · 8 min walk
- Newham Centre for Mental Health 646m · 8 min walk
- Newham University Hospital 823m · 10 min walk
- Neonatal Unit, L1 Z2 932m · 12 min walk
libraries (3)
- Beckton Library 651m · 8 min walk
- Custom House Library 1114m · 14 min walk
- East Ham Library 1935m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Beckton District Park 193m · 2 min walk
- King George V Park 665m · 8 min walk
- Brampton Park 720m · 9 min walk
- Greenway Orchard Green Gym (Newham) 883m · 11 min walk
- Central Park 1345m · 17 min walk
schools (5)
- Ellen Wilkinson Primary School 206m · 3 min walk
- Roman Road Primary School 394m · 5 min walk
- Brampton Manor Academy 394m · 5 min walk
- Kingsford Community School 684m · 8 min walk
- Brampton Primary School 816m · 10 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.